PASTA CAPRESE (PASTA WITH TOMATOES, MOZZARELLA & FRESH BASIL

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For best results, use the freshest ingredients available. This recipe calls for less oil for a healthier pasta dish. Sometimes I drizzle lightly with balsamic vinager. Bon Appetit, May 1997

Provided by swissms

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1x1/2-inch strips
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
12 ounces penne pasta
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix tomatoes, mozzarella, oil and vinegar in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature. Mix in basil.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain.
  • Return pasta to pot. Add tomato mixture and toss gently to blend. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.9, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 367, Carbohydrate 75.9, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 20.6

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