Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Bright, fresh, and impossibly easy, this Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes and Mozzarella is a weeknight dinner that tastes like a gourmet Italian feast. Savor the burst of juicy cherry tomatoes infused with the bold flavors of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and fragrant basil, perfectly blended with al dente pasta. The addition of creamy, diced mozzarella creates a luscious texture as it gently softens, while a touch of reserved pasta water brings the dish together in a light, silky sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy nights or effortless entertaining. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh basil for an elegant, summery finish. Keywords: marinated tomatoes, mozzarella pasta recipe, Italian pasta, quick pasta dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams cherry tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 15 grams fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 200 grams fresh mozzarella, diced
- 350 grams dried pasta (such as spaghetti or penne)
- 120 milliliters reserved pasta water
Instructions
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes.
Add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and chopped basil leaves to the bowl. Toss to combine.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the tomatoes marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
Reserve 120 milliliters of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Immediately add the hot pasta to the bowl with the marinated tomatoes, tossing well to combine.
Slowly mix in the reserved pasta water to create a light sauce, adjusting the quantity as needed.
Gently fold in the diced mozzarella so that it begins to soften slightly but does not melt completely.
Serve the pasta warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional basil leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
627 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.4 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 782 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 582 mg | 12% | |
*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.
