PASTA CAPRESE (COOKS ILLUSTRATED) RECIPE - (3.5/5)

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Pasta Caprese (Cooks Illustrated) Recipe - (3.5/5) image

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Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oil
2-4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (see note above)
1 small garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1 small shallot, minced fine (about 2 tablespoons)
Salt and ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (see note above)
1 poundpenne pasta or other short tubular or curly pasta such as fusilli or campanelle
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon sugar (see note above)

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, garlic, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Add tomatoes and gently toss to combine; set aside. Do not marinate tomatoes for longer than 45 minutes. 2. While tomatoes are marinating, place mozzarella on plate and freeze until slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Bring 4 quarts water to rolling boil in stockpot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta, stir to separate, and cook until al dente. Drain well. 3. Add pasta and mozzarella to tomato mixture and gently toss to combine. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in basil; adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice or sugar, if desired, and serve immediately.

M. Jafar
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Christina Tumbleson
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This pasta is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and basil from the garden.


Ramila Puri
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This pasta is so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Alqama Shahid
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


AbdulHakim Muhammed
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I've tried many pasta caprese recipes in the past, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is so flavorful and the mozzarella is perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Kody Austin
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This pasta is so delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Ngareta Nathan
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pasta was al dente and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Leticia Guzman
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use fresh ingredients from my garden.


Yarel Andrade
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Thet Wai Aung
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I've tried many pasta caprese recipes in the past, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is so flavorful and the mozzarella is perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Durjoy Money
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I made this for my dinner party last night and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I definitely recommend trying this recipe.


Keith Hall
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This pasta is so flavorful! The caprese salad is easily my favorite type of salad to indulge in during the summer months, and now I can enjoy it in a pasta form! I added a little bit of garlic to the sauce for some extra flavor and it was delicious.


Muksahang Fago
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This pasta caprese recipe from Cooks Illustrated is a winner! The combination of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil is classic, and the addition of balsamic vinegar and olive oil really brings out the flavors. I followed the recipe exactly and it