Best Country Pasta With Mozzarella Recipes

HOT CAPRESE PASTA

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Hot Caprese Pasta made with fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella, mixed together until creamy and delicious. An Italian Pasta Recipe.

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups cooked pasta ((250 grams))
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 clove garlic minced
14-16 cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 more or less fresh basil leaves
1/2 - 1 teaspoon oregano
hot pepper flakes to taste
7 ounces fresh mozzarella cubed ((200 grams))

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling salted water cook pasta (short or long) until al dente.
In a large frying pan on medium heat, add oil, onion, garlic, spices and tomatoes, fry until soft and lightly browned.
Add cooked pasta, 1/2 ladle of pasta water and mozzarella, toss gently until completely combined on medium heat for 1-2 minutes until mozzarella starts to melt. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 149 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FUSILLI ALLA CAPRESE

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound fusilli pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 1 1/2 pints)
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)

Steps:

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. Serve.