This caprese pasta is easy to make,
simple and few ingredients, you can have
it ready in less than 30 minutes and did
I mention... it is delicious! I'm Tess and
welcome to my kitchen.
 
 
 
 
This caprese pasta recipe is one of my
go-to quick meals. You can use spaghetti,
linguini or fettuccine. I'm cooking the
pasta according to the package
instructions and that is usually around
eight to nine minutes and that will give
me enough time to get the sauce ready.
In
my pan on medium heat I'm adding in
about two tablespoons of good extra
virgin olive oil. The oil will help
flavor the pasta so pick a good quality
brand. Also adding in two tablespoons of
unsalted butter. Letting that melt and
then I'm adding in one cup of finely
diced onion, 1 tablespoon of minced
garlic and a pinch of salt. Cooking and
stirring for three to four minutes or
until the onions start to break down.
 
 
This is for large ripe plum tomatoes or
about 1 1/2  cups. These tomatoes
will cook down and help form a nice rich
sauce. Sprinkling with a little more salt
and black pepper.
I have 4 to 5 sprigs of
fresh thyme and 3 sprigs of fresh
oregano. If you don't have fresh herbs
you can use 1/4 teaspoon of dried spices
of each. Cooking and stirring and letting
that simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until
the tomatoes cook down.
 
 
 
 
The pasta is ready and I'm adding it
right into the pan.
 
 
Here's what I love!... a good handful of
fresh basil or about 1 cup. The more the
merrier.
Adding a quick drizzle of extra virgin
olive oil, about 1/4 cup of grated
Parmesan cheese or whatever cheese you
like, and about a quarter cup of the
pasta water. The cheese and pasta water
will help bring everything together.
Giving everything a good toss.
 
 
Once everything is well combined I'm
adding in 8 ounces of small fresh
mozzarella cheese balls. Turning off the
heat and one last toss.
You can cut the
cheese balls in half but I just leave
them whole.
 
 
With a few good quality ingredients you
can make an impressive quick and
delicious meal. Serve with a side salad
and a glass of wine if you wish and you
have a fantastic meal!
 
I hope you give
this caprese pasta recipe a try and
enjoy.
 
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