Caprese Pasta Salad
An easy pasta salad made in one pot with delicious flavors of tomatoes, garlic, and mozzarella cheese.
Yield: 6
Calories: 376kcal
Materials
- 4 cups water
- 3 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped (or diced canned)
- 1 lb. uncooked spaghetti
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper (or more for added heat)
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed and finely chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- GARNISH: shaved Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, place the water, tomatoes, spaghetti, garlic, salt, oregano, red peppers, and olive oil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10 - 12 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally.
- When the pasta is al dente, remove pot from heat. Stir in the basil and mozzarella cheese. Taste; add salt or pepper as necessary.
- Garnish with optional shaved Parmesan cheese.
- While you can serve immediately, this dish tastes even better after refrigeration. Give it an hour, then...Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 920IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 2mg