🍅🧀🌿 Indulge in the Freshness of Caprese Pasta Paradise! 🍝✨

 

A fresh and flavorful pasta dish featuring cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (or cubed mozzarella)
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:

   • Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and toss with olive oil.

2. Combine Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, mix pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.

3. Finish & Serve:

   • Drizzle with balsamic glaze, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently.
   • Serve warm or chilled!

Advantages:

✔ Quick & easy (ready in 15 minutes)
✔ Light yet satisfying
✔ Can be served warm or cold

Disadvantages:

✖ Best eaten fresh (mozzarella gets firmer in the fridge)
✖ Not ideal for meal prepping

FAQ:

Q: Can I use dried basil instead of fresh?
A: Fresh basil gives the best flavor, but dried can be used in a pinch (use 1 teaspoon dried basil).