TOMATO-BASIL PASTA WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA

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Fragrant fresh basil, fresh mozarella and the sweet flavor of organic tomatoes set this pasta apart from others.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic whole peeled tomatoes, undrained, cut up
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
3 cups uncooked rigatoni, penne or ziti pasta (8 oz)
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Stir in basil.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on box.
  • Stir pasta into sauce. Cook until thoroughly heated. Into large serving bowl, pour pasta and sauce. Gently stir in cheese and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

William Manda
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with a few fresh ingredients and it's always delicious.


MD APURBO
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Rose Monroe
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I'm not a huge fan of cooking, but this dish is so easy to make that even I can do it.


AYOUB
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This pasta dish is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or proteins that you like. I often add grilled chicken or shrimp.


Thareen Dulnith
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I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.


Little Lolo
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Cairo Halliday
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I made this dish for my kids and they devoured it. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


robinhoodjax rj
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This is a great dish for a summer meal. The fresh tomatoes and basil are so refreshing.


ShehranKhan ShehranKhan
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I love this dish. The flavors are so well-balanced.


Brailen Smith
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I always feel good after eating it.


AAKIL FARHAN
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with a few fresh ingredients and it's always delicious.


Dubai Sharja
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This is a great dish to make ahead of time. It reheats well and is perfect for a quick and easy meal.


Itz Sahil
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Promise Nwulu
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This pasta dish is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or proteins that you like. I often add grilled chicken or shrimp.


Rabi Adhikari
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes to give it a bit of a kick.


Dhoong Records
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so simple to make, yet so flavorful. I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.


olawuyi peter
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The flavors were perfect and the pasta was cooked to perfection.


Su jan Subedi
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This pasta dish was so delicious and easy to make! I used fresh basil from my garden and the mozzarella was so creamy. I will definitely be making this again.