Pasta Caprese

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 lb plum tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 1 (16 ounce) package wagon wheel macaroni or (16 ounce) package pasta, of your choice

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, salt, red pepper and black pepper; add tomatoes and mozzarella and toss until well coated; let mixture marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook pasta per package directions; drain; place in a large bowl and add the tomato mixture; toss until well combined, allowing the cheese to melt slightly.
  3. Serve warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

537 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.9g 34% DV
Total Fat 36g 46% DV
Carbs 46.7g 17% DV
Fiber 17.1g 61% DV
Sugar 7.6g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10037.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1193.8mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 16mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 134.8mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 39.1mg 43% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 869.3mg 67% DV
Iron 26.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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