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Fusilli with No-Cook Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella Sauce Recipe

Fusilli with No-Cook Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb ripe plum tomato, seeded and halved
8 oz mozzarella cheese (can also use shredded )
1/2 cup thinly sliced julienned fresh basil
3 -4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes
salt & pepper , to taste
12 oz fusilli or 12 oz rotelle pasta
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
fresh basil leaf, for garnish

Directions:

Dice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into 1/2 inch pieces; place in medium bowl.
Mix in basil, olive oil, vinegar, garlic and red pepper flakes.
Season as desired with salt and pepper.
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente (about 9 minutes).
Drain pasta and return to same pot.
Add tomato& cheese mixture and toss with pasta over low heat until cheese begins to melt.
Transfer pasta to platter or large bowl and sprinkle with pine nuts.
Garnish with basil leaves if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	247.07 Kcal (1034 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.78g	15%
Cholesterol	5.53mg	2%
Sodium	212.76mg	9%
Potassium	166.16mg	4%
Total Carbs	26.57g	9%
Sugars	3.05g	12%
Dietary Fiber	3.16g	13%
Protein	13.68g	27%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	23.4mg	130%
Calcium	279.4mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	172.65 Kcal (723 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.83g	15%
Cholesterol	3.86mg	2%
Sodium	148.67mg	9%
Potassium	116.12mg	4%
Total Carbs	18.57g	9%
Sugars	2.13g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.21g	13%
Protein	9.56g	27%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	19%
Iron	16.4mg	130%
Calcium	195.2mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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