Pasta Caprese Recipe

Name: Pasta Caprese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 shallot, minced; 1 small clove garlic, minced; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional); 2 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 pound pasta, such as campanelle, penne or fusilli; 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Servings: persons

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 shallot, minced
1 small clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
2 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound pasta, such as campanelle, penne or fusilli
12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, shallot and garlic in a large bowl.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Add sugar, if desired (depending on the sweetness of your tomatoes).
4
Add the tomatoes and gently toss.
5
Marinate at room temperature, about 15 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
7
Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
8
Drain in a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking.
9
Add the pasta and mozzarella to the tomato mixture and toss.
10
Stir in the basil and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.
11
Refrigerate, tossing occasionally, until serving.
12
Photograph by Steve Giralt

915

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 shallot, minced, 1 small clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta Caprese 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.

Pasta Caprese

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