Quick and Easy Caprese Pasta
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4.9
Quick and Easy Caprese Pasta
Description
Quick and Easy Caprese Pasta features thin angel hair pasta cooked until tender, then tossed immediately with olive oil infused with garlic and Italian seasoning. The briefly sautéed diced tomatoes add juiciness and freshness without losing texture. Fresh mozzarella chunks melt slightly with the residual heat, creating creamy pockets throughout the dish.
Fresh basil leaves add a fragrant herbal note that complements the tomato and mozzarella combination. The seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper balances all the flavors, creating a light yet satisfying pasta suited for a simple lunch or weeknight dinner.
The pasta is served immediately after tossing off the heat to preserve the delicate textures and fresh flavors of the ingredients without overcooking.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces angel hair pasta
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into 1/2 inch pieces, fresh
- 6 tomatoes I used roma, cored, seeded and chopped, ripe
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup basil roughly chopped, fresh leaves
- salt kosher salt, to taste; ground black pepper, to taste
- black pepper kosher salt, to taste; ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or equal parts dried basil, parsley and oregano)
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a heavy large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and saute just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the cheese and basil, and toss to coat. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 246mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1385IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 17.5mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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