Caprese-Style Spaghetti (Spaghetti Alla Caprese)
- Reviews 2
Ready In: 20 mins
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) box barilla spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed (optional)
- 6 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 1⁄2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 2 -3 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
Directions
- BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
- HEAT oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; stir for 1 to 2 minutes. ADD tomatoes and seasoning; reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- COOK pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
- ADD hot pasta to skillet mixture. Add cheese; stir until slightly melted. Transfer to serving platter. Garnish with oregano leaves.
- Tip: Substitute shredded mozzarella cheese for buffalo mozzarella. Substitute dried oregano for fresh.
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