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Hot Caprese Pasta

Hot Caprese Pasta made with fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella, mixed together until creamy and delicious. An Italian Pasta Recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 221 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups cooked pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 14-16 cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 more or less fresh basil leaves
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon oregano
  • hot pepper flakes to taste
  • 7 ounces fresh mozzarella cubed

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook pasta (short or long) until al dente. 
  2. In a large frying pan on medium heat, add the oil, onion, garlic, spices and tomatoes, fry until soft and lightly browned.  
  3. Add cooked pasta, ½ ladle of pasta water and mozzarella, toss gently until completely combined on medium heat for 1-2 minutes until mozzarella starts to melt.  Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese if desired.  Serve immediately.  Enjoy! 

Notes

  • Rule of thumb is 2 ounces / 57 grams of dry pasta per person. Although you could increase to 2½ ounces / 75 grams. This will yield approximately 1¼ – 1¾ cups cooked.
  • ½
  • ¼
  • ¾
  • Any leftover pasta should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. It will keep for up to 2-3 days. It can be reheated in a pan with a little water.

Nutrition Information

Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 149mg (6%) Potassium 173mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 520IU (10%) Vitamin C 8.4mg (9%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% Daily Value*

Calories 221kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 149mg 6%
Potassium 173mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 520IU 10%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 9%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.