Description
Full of fragrant basil, juicy sweet tomatoes, garlicky pesto, and creamy fresh mozzarella, Pasta Caprese with Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella is bursting with fresh summer flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb cavatappi or other shaped pasta (454 g)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto(about 4.5 oz, 128g) or to taste, (click here for recipe)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons basalmic vinegar
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes, cut in half (454g)
- 8 oz bocconcini mozzarella balls (227g)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped or cut in ribbons
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente, firm to the bite. Drain.
- If serving cold, rinse under cool water and drain. If serving warm, proceed to the next step.
- Combine the pesto, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt. Toss with pasta until thoroughly mixed.
- Gently toss in the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Drizzle with additional pesto, if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill to serve cold as a pasta salad.
Notes
Be careful not to use too much balsamic vinegar or it will darken the color of the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 3.6 g
- Sodium: 642.3 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 46.4 g
- Protein: 17.9 g
- Cholesterol: 5.1 mg