Caprese Pasta

De.Ma.Cuisine's picture

Aug. 02, 2012

This is a perfectly delightful mid summer dinner. All that cooks is the pasta. Grab some tomatoes and basil both in season right now, some fresh mozzarella, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and youre set!

Ingredients

Salt To Taste
Pear tomatoes 13
Pepper To Taste
Tomato 2 Medium
Mozzarella cheese 1 Medium (1 ball of mozzarella cheese, chopped)
Basil 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (chiffonade)
Pasta 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs)
Olive oil 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)
Balsamic vinegar 2 1/2 Teaspoon

Directions

Instructions

Cook pasta in boiling and salted water.

Chop cheese and veggies while pasta cooks.

Drain pasta.

Toss tomato, basil, and mozzarella with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add pasta.

Eat and enjoy.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 12 Minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving size Complete recipe

Calories 1683Calories from Fat 557

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 63 g96.9%

Saturated Fat 11 g55%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 6288 mg262%

Total Carbohydrates 198 g66%

Dietary Fiber 33 g132%

Sugars 90 g

Protein 48 g96%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet