Fusilli alla Caprese
- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JADEDFROG.
1 pound fusilli pasta 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 1 1/2 pints) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta into a large bowl and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. As the tomatoes cook and soften, smash them with a fork. Continue to cook until the tomatoes make a chunky style sauce, about 4 minutes. Transfer the tomato sauce to the bowl with the pasta. Toss to combine. Add the basil leaves and mozzarella. Stir to combine. Add the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the pasta is moist. Serve.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JADEDFROG.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 211.6
- Total Fat: 12.0 g
- Cholesterol: 41.2 mg
- Sodium: 474.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 16.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 9.7 g
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