Fusilli alla Caprese


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • 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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Introduction

By Giada De Laurentiis By Giada De Laurentiis
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    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.


Directions



Number of Servings: 8

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    Incredible!
    Made this just for me. It was really fresh and light tasting. Quick too make.
    I just love this recipe.
    - 12/4/11