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Cheesy Capresse Pasta recipe is a Italian Dinner meal that takes 25 minutes to make. If you enjoy Italian for Dinner, you will like Cheesy Capresse Pasta!

Cheesy Capresse Pasta

Cheesy Capresse Pasta Recipe
Cheesy Capresse Pasta

On a cold ugly day, nothing more satisfying then comfort food. The oohhy gooey cheese and fresh basil make this dish a delight. Serve with a nice side salad and garlic bread and you have wonderful pasta meal that is 1/3 of the calories of a restaurant. You know what? It tastes better too!!

Cheesy Capresse Pasta
Cheesy Capresse Pasta
Cheesy Capresse Pasta

What Course Is Cheesy Capresse Pasta?

Cheesy Capresse Pasta is for Dinner.


How Long Does Cheesy Capresse Pasta Recipe Take To Prepare?

Cheesy Capresse Pasta takes 5 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Cheesy Capresse Pasta Recipe Take To Cook?

Cheesy Capresse Pasta takes 25 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Cheesy Capresse Pasta Recipe Make?

Cheesy Capresse Pasta makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Cheesy Capresse Pasta Recipe?

The ingredients for Cheesy Capresse Pasta are:

3 cups whole wheat pasta (noodles such as penne work best)
1 cup of your favorite pasta/tomato sauce
1/3 cup half & half or heavy cream (I didn't have either so I used 1/3 cup of skim milk and 1/2 tbsp. of Butter - you can also sub with evaporated milk or whole milk & butter))
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes (I used shredded since that's all I had on hand)
1 cup of grape or cherry tomatoes (I cut some in half and left some whole)
1 bunch of fresh basil leaves (I love basil, so I used allot)

Note: You could add ground turkey, ground beef or meatballs.


How Do I Make Cheesy Capresse Pasta?

Here is how you make Cheesy Capresse Pasta:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Boil water and cook pasta according to directions.While pasta is cooking, heat tomato sauce over low heat in a large saucepan. Once warm, stir in milk and grated parmesan. Once pasta is done cooking, drain and dump into the sauce, mixing to coat and turning off heat. Fold in mozzarella cubes and tomatoes, then chop 3-4 fresh basil leaves and add them in too. Once combined, spray a baking dish with non-stick spray and pour the entire pasta mixture into the dish. Top with fresh mozzarella rounds. Bake for 25 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbly.Top with additional fresh basil and grated cheese. Serve with garlic bread. You can also add in chicken, steak or seafood for some protein.Note: I made these in individual baking cups, so it was evenly proportioned.Serving Size:?4 - 1 1/2 cup servings Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHELBSYD.


What's The Nutritional Info For Cheesy Capresse Pasta?

The nutritional information for Cheesy Capresse Pasta is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 303.7
  • Total Fat: 6.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 12.9 mg
  • Sodium: 527.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
  • Protein: 16.1 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Cheesy Capresse Pasta?

Cheesy Capresse Pasta is Italian cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Cheesy Capresse Pasta Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Cheesy Capresse Pasta is Vegetarian


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