Caprese Pasta in Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Name: Caprese Pasta in Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 -10 roma tomatoes or 8 -10 plum tomatoes; 20 medium fresh basil leaves, stemmed and chopped; 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinaigrette; 1 four cheese alfredo sauce; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 14 12 ounces rotini pasta (1 box) or 14 12 ounces fusilli (1 box); 2 cups mozzarella cheese; 16 ounces sweet Italian sausage

Servings: persons

8 -10 roma tomatoes or 8 -10 plum tomatoes
20 medium fresh basil leaves, stemmed and chopped
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon balsamic vinaigrette
1 four cheese alfredo sauce
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
14 12 ounces rotini pasta (1 box) or 14 12 ounces fusilli (1 box)
2 cups mozzarella cheese
16 ounces sweet Italian sausage

1
Preheat oven to 350 degree fahrenheit.
2
Dice tomatoes into small pieces and transfer to a mixing bowl.
3
Add chopped garlic, salt, pepper, 1 1/2 of chopped basil, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette.
4
Set aside and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
5
Cook pasta as per box instructions.
6
Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees fahrenheit.
7
Combine Alfredo sauce and garlic powder in a saucepan and bring it to a simmer.
8
(Season with salt and pepper as desired).
9
Cut Italian sausage into 1/2 pieces (it will look like mini meatballs) and fry until brown.
10
Combine cooked pasta, sauce, Caprese mix and fried Italian sausages into a baking pan.
11
Top with mozzarella cheese to evenly cover surface.
12
Sprinkle parmesan cheese and place in over for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is golden, crisp and bubbly.
13
Garnish with remaining basil leaves.

2125

kcal

Calories

Fat

332

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 -10 roma tomatoes or 8 -10 plum tomatoes, 20 medium fresh basil leaves, stemmed and chopped, 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Caprese Pasta in Alfredo Sauce 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 in Alfredo Sauce

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