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Caprese Pasta

Caprese pasta combines the classic flavors of caprese salad with rigatoni in a simple sauce made from ripe campari tomatoes, sliced basil, and fresh mozzarella pearls. This satisfying recipe is ready in under 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound rigatoni
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • 16 ounces campari tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls

Instructions

  • Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al denté. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  • Add tomatoes to the pan and season with salt.
  • Cook tomatoes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened.
  • Add a few tablespoons of pasta water, stirring to create a thin sauce. Adding more pasta water if needed.
  • Add the cooked rigatoni pasta and sliced basil to the pan, stirring until well coated with sauce.
  • Add fresh mozzarella pearls to the pan and stir again until the cheese has started to melt slightly.
  • Garnish with grated pecorino romano cheese and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal Carbohydrates: 46g Protein: 14g Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 4g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 22mg Sodium: 331mg Potassium: 293mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 735IU Vitamin C: 8mg Calcium: 166mg Iron: 1mg