Caprese Pasta: The Easy, Fresh Twist You’ll Love
A delicious and refreshing pasta dish combining the classic flavors of Caprese salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the tomatoes in balsamic vinegar for 30 minutes before adding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 52 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 14 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Caprese Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipes, Fresh Pasta Dishes