Best Mini Shells With Grape Tomatoes Green Beans And Mozzarella Recipes

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MINI SHELLS WITH GRAPE TOMATOES, GREEN BEANS, AND MOZZARELLA



Mini Shells with Grape Tomatoes, Green Beans, and Mozzarella image

Take advantage of colorful in season veggies to make this delicious recipe.

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Piccolini Rich in Fiber - White Mini Shells
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
6 leaves fresh basil, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season water with salt to taste (optional).
  • Marinate the mozzarella cheese with 2 tablespoons oil, a pinch of salt and black pepper, and fresh basil.
  • Meanwhile, cook the garlic and remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until garlic turns slightly yellow.
  • Add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and saute over high heat for 1 minute.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions, along with the green beans in the same pot. Drain and toss with the tomatoes.
  • Stir in the marinated cheese mixture before serving.
  • 2011 Barilla. All Rights reserved.

MINI FARFALLE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, BASIL AND MOZZARELLA



Mini Farfalle with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella image

Long-established Italian ingredients sure to make any meal fantastic - mini Farfalle with cherry tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, onion and seasonings.

Provided by Food Network

Time 19m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Barilla Piccolini® Mini Farfalle
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons onions, minced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 leaves fresh basil, chopped fine
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  • Add oil and onions to a medium saute pan and heat over medium-high heat. Saute for 3 minutes or until onions are soft.
  • Add cherry tomatoes to skillet. Saute tomatoes for another 3 minutes until skins are blistered and flesh is heated through; season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook Piccolini® Mini Farfalle according to directions on the package.
  • Remove sauce from heat, puree 1/3 of sauce in a blender on high, for 2 minutes. Return the puree to saute pan.
  • Drain and toss pasta with sauce. Finish with basil and mozzarella cheese.
  • 2011 Barilla. All Rights reserved.

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