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Penne with Baby Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Herbs (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

Penne with Baby Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Herbs (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

12 oz penne rigate or other small tube pasta , like ziti , or short fusilli ( corkscrews)
4 sprigs fresh oregano
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 clove garlic , smashed
1/2 tsp kosher salt , plus as needed
freshly ground black pepper
1 lb baby mozzarella (boconccini), drained
2 tbsp fruity extra-virgin olive oil, plus for drizzling
3 large ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lb)
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives

Directions:

Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously, add the pasta, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, strip the leaves from the oregano and thyme sprigs. Chop them together with the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper, and then use the flat side of the knife to mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Put in a bowl, along with the cheese, olive oil and toss to coat the cheese with the herb paste.
Cut the tomatoes into pieces about the same size as the cheese. Gently fold the tomatoes, parsley, and olives in with the cheese. Add the drained pasta and toss, then drizzle over a bit of olive oil and toss again. Serve now or room temperature.
Copyright 2005 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4508.41 Kcal (18876 kJ)
Calories from fat	2352.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	261.44g	402%
Cholesterol	976.92mg	326%
Sodium	1121.31mg	47%
Potassium	1143.26mg	24%
Total Carbs	201.27g	67%
Sugars	26.92g	108%
Dietary Fiber	22.6g	90%
Protein	322.29g	645%
Vitamin C	34mg	57%
Vitamin A	7.5mg	250%
Iron	21.4mg	119%
Calcium	4486.1mg	449%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	1085.23 Kcal (4544 kJ)
Calories from fat	566.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	62.93g	402%
Cholesterol	235.16mg	326%
Sodium	269.91mg	47%
Potassium	275.2mg	24%
Total Carbs	48.45g	67%
Sugars	6.48g	108%
Dietary Fiber	5.44g	90%
Protein	77.58g	645%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	57%
Vitamin A	1.8mg	250%
Iron	5.2mg	119%
Calcium	1079.9mg	449%

* 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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