PASTA FRESCA

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Make and share this Pasta Fresca recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories     Healthy

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups tomatoes, chopped ripe
8 basil leaves, large
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb fusilli
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, fresh and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Steps:

  • Put a large pot of water on the boil for the pasta.
  • Put aside 1 cup of the tomatoes and a couple of basil leaves.
  • Puree the rest of the tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil in a blender until smooth.
  • Season.
  • When the pasta water is boiling, stir in the pasta and cook until al dente[approx 10 minutes].
  • In the meantime cut the reserved basil into thin strips.
  • Drain the cooked pasta and toss it immediately with the mozzarella.
  • Add the sauce and mix well.
  • Top with the reserved tomatoes and basil.
  • Serve immediately.

David Jr Castañeda
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This pasta is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bridget Wiafe
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pasta didn't turn out as good as I hoped. It was a bit bland.


Godfrey Sunny
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This is the best pasta recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Raymond Joseph
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I made this pasta for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Grant Lock
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This pasta is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Husnain Ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of pasta, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and flavorful.


Harris Baloch
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This is my new favorite pasta recipe! It's so simple, but it's so good.


Waseem Plm
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the pasta didn't turn out right. It was too sticky.


Rana abdullah
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The pasta was a bit too al dente for my taste, but the flavor was great.


Last Born
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and easy to customize. I've made it with different sauces and toppings, and it's always delicious.


Akeitha Williama
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The pasta was easy to make and turned out great! I added some extra garlic and Parmesan cheese, and it was delicious.


Suzy John
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This pasta is the best I've ever had! It's so fresh and flavorful, and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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