EASY ONE-POT CAPRESE PASTA

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Simple pasta with cherry tomatoes, light cheese, and basil

Provided by Brooke Griffin

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces whole wheat rigatoni (I like Barilla)
1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes with basil (I like Hunt's)
4 light string cheese sticks (I like Sargento), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 (10-oz.) container grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 small onion, diced
About 12 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
About 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped, for garnish (optional)
6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (I like Sargento Artisan Blends), for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine 3 cups of water, the pasta, crushed tomatoes, cheese pieces, grape tomatoes, onion, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until the pasta has softened, 25 to 30 minutes. Much of the water will boil out.
  • Serve drizzled with balsamic vinegar. If desired, garnish with chopped basil and Parmesan.

Emon Hasan
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Delicious and simple! This pasta is a great weeknight meal.


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This pasta is amazing! I love the combination of flavors, and the mozzarella cheese is melted to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Benard Kipchumba
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta, but this dish is an exception. The flavors are incredible, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mr Indronisa
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Emma Temma
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This pasta is delicious! I love the simplicity of the ingredients, and the flavors really shine through. I'll definitely be making this again.


Menna Hussein
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This pasta is amazing! I love the combination of flavors, and the mozzarella cheese is melted to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Joshua Allen
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta, but this dish is an exception. The flavors are incredible, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sagar Jan
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Abdelkader Zatimi
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This pasta is delicious! I love the simplicity of the ingredients, and the flavors really shine through. I'll definitely be making this again.


Karen Gyeabour Domfe
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This pasta is amazing! I love the combination of flavors, and the mozzarella cheese is melted to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Miresh Miresh
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta, but this dish is an exception. The flavors are incredible, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Qadeer Ahmad Murshid
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Nare Malebana
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This pasta is delicious! I love the simplicity of the ingredients, and the flavors really shine through. I'll definitely be making this again.


Holly Sampson
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mandisa Gunede
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Wow, this pasta is amazing! I love the combination of flavors, and the mozzarella cheese is melted to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Peter Wilmot
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I'm always looking for easy and delicious pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's so simple to make, and it tastes like it came from a restaurant. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lm Sarkar
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This recipe is a game-changer! I've never been a huge fan of pasta, but this dish has changed my mind. The combination of flavors is incredible, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Chef Gul wali khan
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This pasta is a summertime staple at our house! It's so fresh and flavorful, and it's always a hit with guests. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too, which makes cleanup a breeze.