Name: One Pot Caprese Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6.0
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound penne; 2 cups chopped tomatoes; 6 large fresh basil leaves, plus extra chopped basil for garnish; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus extra to taste; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus extra to taste; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 5 1/2 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into pieces

One Pot Caprese Pasta Recipe

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10 m 15 m 6 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound Penne
2 cups Chopped Tomatoes
6 large Fresh Basil Leaves, Plus extra chopped basil for garnish
2 teaspoons Chopped Garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt, Plus extra to taste
1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper, Plus extra to taste
1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
5 1/2 cups Water
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella, Cut into pieces

Directions

In a large frying pan, combine pasta, tomatoes, basil leaves, garlic, salt, red pepper, dried basil, water and olive oil. Turn heat to medium high and bring to a boil.
Cook pasta for about 10 to 12 minutes or until water is evaporated and pasta is al dente, turning frequently with tongs. If you like your pasta a little more cooked, more water can be added.
When pasta is done, add mozzarella cheese and toss.
Garnish with extra fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.