Caprese Style Spaghetti Spaghetti Alla Caprese
Experience the vibrant flavors of Italy with Caprese Style Spaghetti (Spaghetti alla Caprese), a simple yet elegant pasta dish that brings the beloved Caprese salad to your dinner table. This recipe features perfectly al dente spaghetti tossed in a light and fragrant garlic-infused olive oil sauce, studded with juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy cubes of fresh mozzarella. Fresh basil adds a bright and herbaceous finish, making every bite burst with freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this colorful and wholesome dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual gathering. With its combination of classic Mediterranean ingredients and an irresistibly fresh taste, this spaghetti recipe is an homage to summer flavors that can be enjoyed year-round.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 250 g cherry tomatoes
- 200 g fresh mozzarella cheese
- 15 g fresh basil leaves
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the fresh mozzarella into small cubes, and julienne the fresh basil leaves. Set them aside.
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet, cooking until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften slightly and release some of their juices.
Season the tomatoes with salt and black pepper. Toss in the cooked spaghetti and mix well to coat the pasta in the tomato sauce. If needed, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat and allow it to cool slightly before adding the fresh mozzarella cubes and half of the basil. The mozzarella will soften slightly but not fully melt.
Transfer the pasta to a serving dish and drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil on top. Sprinkle with the rest of the basil leaves for garnish.
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors of this Caprese-inspired dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.2 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 157 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 3637 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.6 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 69.3 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1134 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1014 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
