By Stacey Elizabeth
Caprese Pasta
5 steps
Prep:10minCook:15min
If you like cheesy flavorful pasta, having dinner ready in the time it takes to boil a box of noodles, and using minimal ingredients, then you are going to love this easy caprese pasta recipe.
Updated at: Sun, 10 Mar 2024 15:18:29 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
54
Low
Glycemic Load
54
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories793 kcal (40%)
Total Fat33.4 g (48%)
Carbs100.2 g (39%)
Sugars14.1 g (16%)
Protein26.9 g (54%)
Sodium612.8 mg (31%)
Fiber8.5 g (31%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
0.5 poundangel hair pasta
or thin spaghetti, uncooked
3 tablespoonsolive oil
1yellow onion
small, very finely chopped
2 teaspoonsgarlic
mined
¾ cuptomato sauce
2 ½ cupscherry tomatoes
halved or quartered
½ cupfresh basil
thinly sliced or chopped
¾ cupmozzarella cheese
chopped into small pieces
salt
use 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper
pepper
to taste
red pepper flakes
optional
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and cook and stir until translucent. Add in the garlic and stir until fragrant. Add in 1/2 cup of the dressing and cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
As the tomatoes cook and soften, smash them with the back of a wooden spoon. Continue to cook until the tomatoes make a chunky style sauce. (About 4-6 minutes) Add in the salt and pepper.
Step 4
Drain the pasta and toss with the tomato mixture.
Step 5
Add in the fresh basil. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Add remaining 1/4 cup of the dressing here and toss everything together. Add in the mozzarella cheese, chopped basil, and red pepper flakes if desired.
