Two Tomato Pasta with Mozzarella, Basil & Pine Nuts

Name: Two Tomato Pasta with Mozzarella, Basil & Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces, weight Grape Tomatoes; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced Or Grated; 5 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, Divided; 1 teaspoon Pepper, Divided; ⅓ cups Pine Nuts; 10 ounces, weight Spaghetti; 14 ounces, weight Very Small Tomatoes, About 8 Or 10; 4 ounces, weight Mozzarella, Cubed; 10 leaves Basil, Julienned

Servings: persons

1
For the slow roasted tomatoes: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
2
Slice grape tomatoes in half and place on baking sheet with the garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
3
Season with some salt and pepper.
4
Toss well.
5
Bake for about two hours or until the tomatoes are reduced down and have lost a lot of their moisture.
6
Toast the pine nuts: Place pine nuts in a small skillet.
7
Cook over medium high heat just for a few minutes, until lightly toasted.
8
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.
9
Cook the pasta just until al dente.
10
Remove with tongs and place in a large serving bowl (dont drainyou want a little pasta water still on the pasta so it doesnt stick).
11
Add the slow roasted tomatoes, the toasted pine nuts, the fresh tomatoes, the mozzarella, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and the basil leaves.
12
Season generously with salt and pepper and toss well.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 10 ounces, weight Grape Tomatoes, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced Or Grated, 5 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, Divided, and more.

Yes, Two Tomato Pasta with Mozzarella, Basil & Pine Nuts 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!