Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta With Basil (Spaghetti Caprese)
If you're on the hunt for a simple dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal, look no further than this Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta With Basil. This easy pasta recipe, which we simply call spaghetti caprese, is a surefire way to get the whole family around the table, enjoying every last bite. Trust us, it’s the kind of dish that turns an ordinary night into an Italian feast!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced or thinly sliced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 400 g 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste optional
- 250 g spaghetti or linguine
- 125 g ball of mozzarella torn into bite-size pieces
- 10 g basil leaves
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large frying pan and set it on low heat. Add the finely chopped onions and cook for 5-6 minutes, until softened but not browned.
- Add the garlic, stir and cook for another minute.
- Finally tip in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, then season with salt and pepper and stir. Increase the heat slightly and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until tomato sauce reduces by about a third.
- In the meantime, cook your pasta following the instructions on the packet. Make sure to keep your pasta al dente.
- Before draining your pasta, check your tomato sauce. If it has reduced too much, just add 1-2 tablespoons of starchy pasta water and stir.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Stir in the basil leaves and mozzarella (reserve some for decoration) and serve immediately!
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 22gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 501mgPotassium: 594mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 696IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 289mgIron: 3mg
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