Shells ala Caprese

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 425.6
  • Total Fat: 13.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 9.4 mg
  • Sodium: 72.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 3.7 g

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Introduction

Serves 6-8. Great main course Italian meal. Serves 6-8. Great main course Italian meal.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    8 oz. shell pasta
    1/2 cup olive oil
    2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
    12 grape tomatoes, quartered
    4 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
    4 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
    1/2 tbsp. kosher salt
    1/2 tbsp. black pepper

Directions

In large bowl, blend olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add grape tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese cubes, kosher salt, and pepper, blend until coated with olive oil. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours (optional, allows flavors to blend).

Just before serving, cook shell pasta until al dente, about 11 minutes. Drain. Add pasta to mozzarella mixture. Stir until pasta is coated with olive oil. Serve immediately. Makes 8 1-cup servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IDCLAIRE4.