Caprese Pasta Recipe

Name: Caprese Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces, weight Long Pasta, Cooked, 1 Cup Salted Pasta Water Reserved; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided; 4 cloves Garlic, Coarsely Chopped; 3 cups Chopped Fresh Tomatoes; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste; 1 cup White Wine; 1/2 cups Mozzarella Pearls, Or Chopped Fresh Mozzarella; 1/4 cups Torn Fresh Basil; Salt, Crushed Red Pepper, Pepper, And Parmesan, For Serving And Seasoning (optional)

Servings: persons

12 ounces, weight Long Pasta, Cooked, 1 Cup Salted Pasta Water Reserved
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
4 cloves Garlic, Coarsely Chopped
3 cups Chopped Fresh Tomatoes
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 cup White Wine
1/2 cups Mozzarella Pearls, Or Chopped Fresh Mozzarella
1/4 cups Torn Fresh Basil
Salt, Crushed Red Pepper, Pepper, And Parmesan, For Serving And Seasoning (optional)

1
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet to medium heat with the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
2
When the butter has just melted, add the garlic and tomatoes with a sprinkle of salt and some crushed red pepperas much as you like!
3
Let the tomatoes soften for 5 minutes until they are just starting to fall apart.
4
Add the tomato paste, and stir for 1 minute.
5
Add the wine and 1/2 cup pasta water; turn the heat up if it doesnt bubble!
6
Allow sauce to simmer and reduce for 4 more minutes until the wine is half reduced.
7
Right before serving, toss the sauce with the pasta, mozzarella, basil, and remaining butter.
8
Toss for at least 90 seconds so the cheese can melt into the sauce.
9
Taste, and season once more if youd like.
10
Serve with as many toppings as you can fit on the plate, and dive in.

504

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces, weight Long Pasta, Cooked, 1 Cup Salted Pasta Water Reserved, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided, 4 cloves Garlic, Coarsely Chopped, and more.

Yes, Caprese Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caprese Pasta

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