Light and Fresh Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb fusilli
1 cup cherry tomatoes (or more )
1/2 cup fresh mozzarella ball
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp parsley
1/2 cup basil leaves
2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp pepper

Directions:

Marinate for at least an hour the mozzarella balls in 1 tbs of olive oil and parsley and 1 tsp salt and pepper.
After water has boiled place 1/2 lb of Fusilli pasta for 12 minutes if desire is al dente.
While pasta is in boiling water cut cherry tomatos into bite size, if tomatoes are too small, leave in one piece. Add 1 tbs of olive oil and 1 tsp of salt and marinate outside of refrigerator. (Salt is so tomatoes won't lose their juice).
Cut basil leaves into bite size pieces if leaves are large.
Once pasta is done, drain the water and let cool for a minute
Place pasta in serving container and mix cherry tomatoes, basil and mozzarella balls.
Serve and enjoy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	249.81 Kcal (1046 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.31g	16%
Cholesterol	10.92mg	4%
Sodium	1211.22mg	50%
Potassium	123.18mg	3%
Total Carbs	31.34g	10%
Sugars	2.28g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.48g	10%
Protein	7.83g	16%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	14%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	100.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	178.99 Kcal (749 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.39g	16%
Cholesterol	7.82mg	4%
Sodium	867.87mg	50%
Potassium	88.26mg	3%
Total Carbs	22.46g	10%
Sugars	1.63g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.78g	10%
Protein	5.61g	16%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	14%
Iron	0.6mg	5%
Calcium	71.9mg	10%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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