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Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad is a 20-minute speedy meals dinner. Pick estimates $4.50 a serving, below the catalog average of $5.05, with 26g of protein and 600 kcal. You need stove and 7 ingredients.

  • 20 minCook time
  • $4.50Est. cost
  • 600Calories
  • 26gProtein
  • 76gCarbs
  • 21gFat

Estimated cost per serving at a mid-range supermarket. Real prices vary by store and week.

Ingredients

  • Penne PastaPantry3 oz
  • Mozzarella CheeseDairy & Eggs3 oz
  • Cherry TomatoesProduce1¼ cup
  • BasilProduce3 tbsp
  • Olive OilPantry1 tbsp
  • Balsamic VinegarPantry1 tbsp
  • GarlicProduce1 clove

Method

  1. Boil the penne in well salted water for 10 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse briefly under cold water.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them with a pinch of salt so they release their juice.
  3. Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and grated garlic into a dressing and stir in the tomato juices.
  4. Tear the mozzarella into rough pieces rather than cutting it neatly.
  5. Toss the pasta, tomatoes and mozzarella through the dressing.
  6. Tear the basil over at the very last moment and season with black pepper.

You'll need

Stove Vegetarian PescatarianContains: GlutenContains: Dairy

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