Pasta Caprese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ( see note above)
2 -4 tsp fresh lemon juice , from 1 lemon ( see note above)
1 small garlic clove, minced (about 1/2 tsp)
1 small shallot, minced fine (about 2 tbsp)
salt & fresh ground pepper , to taste
1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
12 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes ( see note above)
1 lb pasta ( short tubular or curly , such as penne , fusilli , or campanelle)
1 tbsp salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tsp sugar ( see note above)

Directions:

Whisk oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, garlic, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in large bowl.
Add tomatoes and gently toss to combine and set aside. (Do not marinate tomatoes for longer than 45 minutes.).
While tomatoes are marinating, place mozzarella on plate and freeze until slightly firm, about 10 minutes.
Bring 4 quarts water to rolling boil in stockpot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta; stir to separate, and cook until al dente. Drain well.
Add pasta and mozzarella to tomato mixture and gently toss to combine.
Let stand for 5 minutes. Gently stir in basil; adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice or sugar, if necessary, and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	297.67 Kcal (1246 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.63g	16%
Cholesterol	35.15mg	12%
Sodium	1595.94mg	66%
Potassium	392.76mg	8%
Total Carbs	28.38g	9%
Sugars	5.39g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.64g	11%
Protein	23.45g	47%
Vitamin C	18mg	30%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	568.1mg	57%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	108.49 Kcal (454 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.87g	16%
Cholesterol	12.81mg	12%
Sodium	581.67mg	66%
Potassium	143.15mg	8%
Total Carbs	10.34g	9%
Sugars	1.96g	22%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	11%
Protein	8.55g	47%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	30%
Iron	0.3mg	5%
Calcium	207.1mg	57%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6.3

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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