Pasta Alla Caprese

Name: Pasta Alla Caprese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound short pasta, such as Eliche Grandi or Fusilli Corti; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 3 cups cherry tomatoes, (halved); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, (torn); 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, (diced (about 1 1/4 cups)); Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for finishing such as Gran Riserva

This pasta couldn't be simpler - it takes only 20 minutes tops! - and it's just right for spring and summer.

Pick your favorite pasta (Eliche Grande is pictured!) and toss it with sauteed tomatoes and garlic, basil, and fresh mozzarella. Drizzle a bit of your favorite olive oil at the end - and even some balsamic, if you like - and you've got all the flavors of a Caprese salad in a delicious pasta recipe.

pasta alla caprese

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound short pasta, such as Eliche Grandi or Fusilli Corti

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3 tablespoons olive oil

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2 cloves garlic (minced)
3 cups cherry tomatoes, (halved)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, (torn)
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, (diced (about 1 1/4 cups))
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for finishing such as Gran Riserva

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta into a large bowl and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. As the tomatoes cook and soften, smash them with a fork. Continue to cook until the tomatoes make a chunky style sauce, about 4 minutes. Transfer the tomato sauce to the bowl with the pasta. Toss to combine. Add the basil leaves and mozzarella. Stir to combine. Add the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the pasta is moist. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Serve.