Caprese Pasta

This Caprese Pasta is the perfect refreshing summer dish—bright, flavorful, and quick to prepare. Juicy cherry tomatoes are blistered in a buttery olive oil base, then gently smashed to release their sweet, tangy juices. Fresh basil and cubes of creamy mozzarella are tossed in with perfectly al dente pasta to create a dish bursting with Mediterranean flavor. A bit of reserved pasta water brings the sauce together, and a final sprinkle of Parmesan and extra basil finishes it off beautifully. It’s a light yet satisfying pasta you’ll crave all season long.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2 bowls

Calories: 857 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ lb - pasta
2 tablespoons - olive oil
1 tbsp - butter
1 pt - cherry tomatoes
½ tsp - salt
¼ tsp - black pepper
1 cup - mozzarella
1 handful - fresh basil
¼ cup - grated Parmesan cheese
Reserved pasta water

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Once melted, add cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
Cook until tomatoes are tender, then gently smash them to release their juices. Let cook for a few more minutes.
Add cooked pasta, mozzarella cubes, and chopped basil to the pan. Stir to combine.
Add a splash of pasta water and mix until everything is evenly coated and slightly saucy.
Top with Parmesan and more basil before serving.

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