Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe Recipe

Name: Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup of olive oil; 1/2 cup of drained, oil packed sun dried tomatoes; 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon of capers; 2 cloves of garlic chopped; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers; 1 lb of fussili pasta; 1 1/2- 2 cups chopped, seeded tomatoes; 8 ounces of braided, marinated mozzarella chopped into 1/2 inch pieces. I use one from Trader Joes that has a good kick to it.; 1 cup of packed fresh basil leaves; 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces); 1/2 cup of minced, pitted black olives

Servings: persons

1/3 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup of drained, oil packed sun dried tomatoes
1/4 cup of red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon of capers
2 cloves of garlic chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers
1 lb of fussili pasta
1 1/2- 2 cups chopped, seeded tomatoes
8 ounces of braided, marinated mozzarella chopped into 1/2 inch pieces. I use one from Trader Joes that has a good kick to it.
1 cup of packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup of minced, pitted black olives

1
Blend first 6 ingredients in a processor until tomatoes are coarsely chopped.
2
Cook pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water until tender but firm to bite.
3
Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl.
4
Add dressing to hot pasta and toss to coat.
5
Add chopped fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, Parmesan and olives.
6
Toss well, cover and chill for an hour.
7
Bring to room temp before serving.
8
Can be made 6 hours ahead.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup of olive oil, 1/2 cup of drained, oil packed sun dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of capers, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

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