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Caprese Pasta with Regular Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil

Caprese pasta combines regular tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil for a light, refreshing meal. The warm pasta melts the cheese slightly and brings all the simple flavors together.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Serves
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz short pasta penne, rotini, or farfalle
  • 3 –4 ripe medium tomatoes about 1 ½ lbs, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls or diced mozzarella
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 3 tbsp olive oil plus more for finishing
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: ½ tsp sugar if tomatoes are too tart

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook until softened and saucy, about 8–10 minutes. Add sugar if needed.
  4. Toss in the cooked pasta and stir to coat evenly.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in mozzarella and basil, drizzle with more olive oil, and serve warm.