Pasta Caprese

Submitted by Hey Jude

"I love caprese salad and so I was interested in this recipe that I found in an old copy of Mr. Food's Easy Cooking magazine. It's so easy and so good! Prep time includes marinading time."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb plum tomato, chopped
• 1⁄2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
• 1 (16 ounce) package wagon wheel macaroni or (16 ounce) package pasta, of your choice

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, salt, red pepper and black pepper; add tomatoes and mozzarella and toss until well coated; let mixture marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes.
2. Cook pasta per package directions; drain; place in a large bowl and add the tomato mixture; toss until well combined, allowing the cheese to melt slightly.
3. Serve warm.

Reviews

[Shawna Landers]

Loved the flavor but found it a little oily. I will try it with less olive oil next time. Great job!

 

[CIndytc]

We really enjoyed this recipe...served it with Chicken Pesto and it was perfect...I used the small Pearl morzerella and cherry tomatoes sliced...it was perfect.

 

[RedheadAblaze]

This was a delicious meal! The flavors all blend together perfectly. If only it were more filling :-

 

[Chef Lunita]

Thank you so much! I made this years ago and recalled the ingredients, but not the proportions. This is the perfect summer pasta with basil and tomatoes picked from the garden. Grazie!

 

[shrodrig]

This is delicious! I am eating it as I type; I think this will be good tomorrow as a pasta salad right out of the fridge. Thanks for the great recipe.