PASTA FRESCA

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Make and share this Pasta Fresca recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories Healthy

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

4 cups tomatoes, chopped ripe
8 basil leaves, large
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb fusilli
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, fresh and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Steps:

Put a large pot of water on the boil for the pasta.
Put aside 1 cup of the tomatoes and a couple of basil leaves.
Puree the rest of the tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil in a blender until smooth.
Season.
When the pasta water is boiling, stir in the pasta and cook until al dente[approx 10 minutes].
In the meantime cut the reserved basil into thin strips.
Drain the cooked pasta and toss it immediately with the mozzarella.
Add the sauce and mix well.
Top with the reserved tomatoes and basil.
Serve immediately.

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