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.

Zaib Sial
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Delicious and easy to make! I added some sautéed mushrooms and spinach to the sauce for extra flavor. Will definitely be making this again.


Arun Kc
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. Thank you!


Tashobya Edgar
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Not a fan of the sauce. It was too acidic for my taste.


Fitsum Worku
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Amazing! This pasta is now my go-to weeknight meal. It's quick, easy, and always delicious. Thanks for sharing!


Matson Rudolph
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This recipe was a bit too simple for my taste. I ended up adding some grilled chicken and vegetables to make it more substantial.


Anushree Shrestha
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so easy to make and the pasta always comes out perfectly al dente. Love it!


Cataleya Middlebrooks
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Yum!


ER khan
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This dish was a breeze to make and turned out so flavorful! I used a gluten-free pasta and it worked perfectly. The sauce was light and tangy, and the cheese melted beautifully. Definitely a new favorite recipe.


Sheer Shah
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Meh.


Vai Salman
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This recipe is a keeper! The pasta was cooked to perfection and the sauce was bursting with flavor. I loved the addition of the fresh basil and mozzarella. Highly recommend!


Tamim Yousufkhil
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Not bad, but not amazing either. The sauce was a bit bland for my taste, even though I added some extra seasoning. The pasta was cooked perfectly though.


Prototype
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Easy to make and delicious! I used a whole wheat pasta and it turned out great. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the cheese melts perfectly. I'll be making this again for sure.


Roger China
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This Caprese pasta was a hit with my family! The fresh flavors of the tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella were perfectly balanced. I added a bit of extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a little kick. Will definitely be making this again!