easy caprese pasta
these simple caprese pasta takes advantage of one of my favorite summer flavors. coming together in a matter of minutes, it's a go-to dish for warm summer days when you don't want to be standing over a hot stove!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 1 lb. box thin spaghetti
- ~4 tbsp olive oil (more as desired)
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes halved
- 1-2 tsp oregano or Italian seasoning
- salt & pepper to taste
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (ciliegine) halved
- 1 large bunch fresh basil finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to box instructions.
- As pasta cooks, heat a large non-stick skillet over medium low heat. Once hot, add 2 tbsp. olive oil. Once the olive oil is sizzling, add garlic sauteeing until just fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Increase heat to medium, add tomatoes, oregano or Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Sautee for about 5 minutes, until tomatoes are soft but still hold their shape.
- Add pasta to the pan, add additional olive oil, salt & pepper as needed and toss until heated through.
- Turn off heat and add mozzarella. Toss to combine.
- Add pasta to a large serving bowl and top with finely chopped basil. Serve.
Notes
I don't do a lot of measuring when I cook, so most ingredient amounts in my recipes are approximations! Have fun with it and make it your own!