PASTA CAPRESE

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I love caprese salad and so I was interested in this recipe that I found in an old copy of Mr. Food's Easy Cooking magazine. It's so easy and so good! Prep time includes marinading time.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb plum tomato, chopped
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1 (16 ounce) package wagon wheel macaroni or 1 (16 ounce) package pasta, of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, salt, red pepper and black pepper; add tomatoes and mozzarella and toss until well coated; let mixture marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes.
  • Cook pasta per package directions; drain; place in a large bowl and add the tomato mixture; toss until well combined, allowing the cheese to melt slightly.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 991.2, Fat 55.2, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 519.1, Carbohydrate 94.6, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 9.1, Protein 28.8

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