Vegetarian

Pasta Caprese is for Dinner.

Pasta Caprese takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Pasta Caprese takes 10 minutes to cook.

Pasta Caprese makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Pasta Caprese are:

Pasta, rotini or radiatore - 16 oz
Red Ripe Tomatoes - 1.5 lb
Olive Oil, .25 cup
Lemon Juice, - 1 tsp
Garlic, 1 clove
Shallots, 2 tbsp chopped
Mozzarella Cheese, whole milk, 12 oz
Basil, 4 tbsp
Granulated Sugar, 1 tsp

Here is how you make Pasta Caprese:

1. Whisk oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, garlic, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Add tomatoes and gently toss to combine; set aside. Do not marinate tomatoes for longer than 45 minutes.2. While tomatoes are marinating, place mozzarella on plate and freeze until slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Bring 4 quarts water to rolling boil in stockpot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta, stir to separate, and cook until al dente. Drain well. 3. Add pasta and mozzarella to tomato mixture and gently toss to combine. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in basil; adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice or sugar, if desired, and serve immediately.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CFLOTT.

The nutritional information for Pasta Caprese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 410.3

• Total Fat: 17.5 g
• Cholesterol: 33.6 mg
• Sodium: 274.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 53.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
• Protein: 17.3 g