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Perfecting Pasta Caprese

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 6
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb penne or other short shaped pasta
  • 1/4 cup high quality extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 small lemon
  • 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 4 medium vine ripe tomatoes cored, seeded, and diced
  • 12 oz fresh mozzarella cheese cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, garlic, shallot, 1/2 TSP salt, and 1/2 TSP pepper together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and toss to combine. Set aside and let tomatoes marinade.
  • Cook pasta according to directions.
  • Meanwhile, places mozzarella cubes on a plate and put in the freeze for about 10 minutes, or until slightly firm.
  • Add pasta and mozzarella cubes to tomato mixture, tossing to combine. Stir in basil and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 3g
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