Caprese Pasta
This no-cook sauce pasta celebrates fresh summer ingredients by tossing hot pasta with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil. The heat from the pasta gently melts the cheese into a luscious coating without any additional cooking required.
Fresh tomato mozzarella and basil pasta that requires zero stovetop sauce cooking.
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Ingredients
main
sauce
garnish
seasoning
Instructions
Prepare the Fresh Sauce
In a large serving bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, torn mozzarella pieces, fresh basil leaves, olive oil, and flaky sea salt. Toss gently and let it sit at room temperature while you cook the pasta so the flavors can meld together.
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually 10 to 12 minutes. Reserve one cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
Combine Everything
Drain the cooked pasta and immediately add it hot to the bowl with the tomato mozzarella mixture. Toss vigorously so the heat from the pasta begins to melt the mozzarella and wilt the basil slightly. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Taste and Serve
Taste the pasta and adjust with additional salt or olive oil as needed. Serve immediately while the cheese is still melty and gooey. Do not let it sit too long or the mozzarella will firm back up.
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