Fusilli Alla Caprese by Giada De Laurentiis
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 1 lb fusilli
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 1 1/2 pints)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup packed fresh basil leaf, torn
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
directions
- In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. As the tomatoes cook and soften, smash them with a fork. Continue to cook until the tomatoes make a chunky style sauce, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer the tomato sauce to the bowl with the pasta.
- Toss to combine.
- Add the basil leaves and mozzarella. Stir to combine.
- Add the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the pasta is moist. Serve.
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