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Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad

A delightful dish that combines the classic flavors of a Caprese salad with the heartiness of pasta, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound small pasta (e.g., fusilli, orecchiette, or penne)
  • 16 ounces mozzarella balls (such as ciliegine or pearls)
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for pasta water
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 clove garlic minced or pressed

Method
 

  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the small pasta of your choice and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. While your pasta is cooling down, prepare the other ingredients. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the fresh basil. Mince your garlic.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with mozzarella balls, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced basil. Pour your dressing over the top and gently toss everything together until well coated.
  5. Transfer your Creamy Caprese Pasta Salad to a serving dish or individual bowls. You can serve it immediately or let it chill in the fridge for about an hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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