15 Minute Caprese Pasta Recipe
A 15 minute Caprese Pasta with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil - a delicious and super fast and easy weeknight dinner. Quickly sautéing onion and garlic in olive oil first adds so much more flavour than simply tossing everything with the hot pasta!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Angel Hair Pasta
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 small Onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic finely minced
- 3 cups Cherry Tomatoes quartered
- 2 handfuls Fresh Basil large, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese sliced into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar optional
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
- Grated Parmesan Cheese to serve
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of cooking water.
- While the pasta is cooking: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a wide skillet. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the hot skillet and toss until evenly coated.
- Add the tomatoes and remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil and toss for one more minute.
- Add a few tablespoons of pasta cooking water, just enough so it doesn’t feel dry.
- Toss in the basil, mozzarella and balsamic vinegar (if using) and season to taste.
- Serve immediately with parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 695kcalCarbohydrates: 90gProtein: 27gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
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