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Caprese Pasta with Balsamic

Name: Caprese Pasta with Balsamic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 180 g Pasta (spaghetti or penne); 250 g Cherry tomatoes; 150 g Fresh mozzarella; 10 g Fresh basil; 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 clove Garlic (minced); 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Combine cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic with cooked pasta for a no-fuss caprese-style bowl.

Total

25 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

180 g Pasta (spaghetti or penne)
250 g Cherry tomatoes
150 g Fresh mozzarella
10 g Fresh basil
2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 clove Garlic (minced)(optional)
0.5 tsp Salt(optional)
0.25 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente (about 10–12 minutes). Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
2
While the pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes and tear the mozzarella into bite-size pieces. Finely chop the basil.
3
In a bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and (if using) minced garlic. Season with salt and black pepper.
4
Add the hot drained pasta to the bowl and toss well. If needed, loosen with a splash of reserved pasta water to lightly coat the pasta. Serve immediately.