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Caprese Pasta Salad
Caprese pasta salad packs all the flavors of the classic salad into a recipe fit for cookouts. Tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil collide in this summer staple.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Georgia Goode📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and rinse with cold water. Return pasta to pot and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside.
2
Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining 2/3 cup oil, vinegar, grated garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add tomatoes and mozzarella to dressing and toss to coat. Let marinate while the pasta cools, about ⏱️ 15 minutes.
3
Add cooled pasta to tomato mixture and toss to coat. Stir in the basil. Garnish with more basil and red pepper flakes, if you like.
Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
Nutrition Facts
calories
776 Calories
fat Content
45 g
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
729 mg
protein Content
28 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
60 mg
carbohydrate Content
62 g
saturated Fat Content
14 g
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