Fusilli With No-Cook Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella Sauce Recipe

Name: Fusilli With No-Cook Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ripe plum tomato, seeded and halved; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (can also use shredded); 1/2 cup thinly sliced julienned fresh basil; 3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; salt & pepper, to taste; 12 ounces fusilli or 12 ounces rotelle pasta; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; fresh basil leaf, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 lb ripe plum tomato, seeded and halved
8 ounces mozzarella cheese (can also use shredded)
1/2 cup thinly sliced julienned fresh basil
3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt & pepper, to taste
12 ounces fusilli or 12 ounces rotelle pasta
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
fresh basil leaf, for garnish

1
Dice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into 1/2 inch pieces; place in medium bowl.
2
Mix in basil, olive oil, vinegar, garlic and red pepper flakes.
3
Season as desired with salt and pepper.
4
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente (about 9 minutes).
6
Drain pasta and return to same pot.
7
Add tomato& cheese mixture and toss with pasta over low heat until cheese begins to melt.
8
Transfer pasta to platter or large bowl and sprinkle with pine nuts.
9
Garnish with basil leaves if desired.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ripe plum tomato, seeded and halved, 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (can also use shredded), 1/2 cup thinly sliced julienned fresh basil, 3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Fusilli With No-Cook Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella Sauce falls under the General 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.

Fusilli With No-Cook Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella Sauce

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