ONE-POT CAPRESE PASTA

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This dish tastes just like your favorite summer salad, only heartier. If you haven't tried a one-pot pasta yet, do: It's a great timesaving trick. Place all the ingredients in the pot together, add enough water and simmer. The noodles and sauce cook together, which means this dinner is ready in just 15 minutes. Stirring in the fresh mozzarella after the pasta has finished cooking creates an almost instant cream sauce, coating each noodle with a hint of cheese.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups chopped tomatoes (fresh is best, but you can use diced canned tomatoes)
1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
4 cups water
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish, roughly torn
1 cup shredded mozzarella
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Place the tomatoes, spaghetti, water, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano and oil in a stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from heat and stir in the basil, mozzarella and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with Parmesan if using.

Felicia Holmes
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This pasta is a must-try for any pasta lover.


Coarl
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I can't wait to try this pasta. It looks so delicious.


Mustafa King
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This pasta is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sauce is so flavorful, they won't even notice the healthy ingredients.


Hsu Myat Noe
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and delicious.


Dan Roberson
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This pasta is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's a great way to reduce food waste.


Janae G.
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I love that this pasta is made with fresh ingredients. It makes it so much more flavorful.


Shelly Robinson
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This pasta is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.


Riffat Jan
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I've made this pasta several times and it's always a favorite. It's my go-to recipe when I'm short on time.


Mario Villarreal
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I made this pasta for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


ROXY PM
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This pasta is the perfect summer meal. It's light and refreshing.


Yeboah Harry
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I loved this pasta. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


Needto Knowbasis
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I added some grilled chicken to this pasta and it was delicious. It's a great way to get some extra protein.


Tashya Iman
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The flavors in this dish are amazing. The caprese sauce is so fresh and flavorful.


Zakhe Mbangi
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I love that this pasta is a one-pot meal. It's so easy to clean up afterwards.


GAMER 82
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This pasta was a hit! It was flavorful and easy to make.