MINI SHELLS WITH GRAPE TOMATOES, GREEN BEANS, AND MOZZARELLA

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Take advantage of colorful in season veggies to make this delicious recipe.

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Piccolini Rich in Fiber - White Mini Shells
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
6 leaves fresh basil, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season water with salt to taste (optional).
  • Marinate the mozzarella cheese with 2 tablespoons oil, a pinch of salt and black pepper, and fresh basil.
  • Meanwhile, cook the garlic and remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until garlic turns slightly yellow.
  • Add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and saute over high heat for 1 minute.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions, along with the green beans in the same pot. Drain and toss with the tomatoes.
  • Stir in the marinated cheese mixture before serving.
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Lentswe Shumang
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have grape tomatoes and green beans on hand, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


Mir Ha di
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Megan Beverly
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. I will definitely be making it again.


Tddd Fh
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta, but I really enjoyed this dish. The grape tomatoes and green beans added a nice touch of flavor.


Wahid Ahammed Shipon
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This dish is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer meal.


Hader Gujjer
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I love the combination of grape tomatoes, green beans, and mozzarella cheese in this dish. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


samran Khan
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Michelle Veland
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Destiny Evans
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Excellent Mokoena
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This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to new vegetables. My kids loved the grape tomatoes and the green beans.


Jhyamang Tamang
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Zoya Noor
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal. It's also very versatile. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste.


Sam Rajpoot
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I was surprised at how flavorful this dish was. I didn't think that the grape tomatoes and green beans would add much flavor, but they really did.


Nino Soso
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some grape tomatoes and green beans that were about to go bad, and this dish was the perfect way to use them up.


Andru Cordova
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed them in this dish. The tomatoes and mozzarella helped to balance out the flavor.


Rosid Ahmed
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My kids loved this dish! They especially liked the grape tomatoes and the green beans.


Sherica Spence
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I substituted feta cheese for the mozzarella, and it was still delicious. I also added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice.


Mani Imran
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to get it on the table in under 30 minutes, which is perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Travis Brady
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The grape tomatoes and green beans added a nice pop of color and flavor, and the mozzarella cheese was a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this again.