Pasta Caprese
Serves: 2
Clarabelle Lynch
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
54
Sweetness
59
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil1 cup
Lemon Juice (fresh)1 small
Garlic (clove, minced)1 tsp
Sugar (optional)1 cup
Basil (chopped fresh)1 tsp
Lemon Zest (grated)Directions:
1
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, shallot and garlic in a large bowl
2
Season with salt and pepper
3
Add sugar, if desired (depending on the sweetness of your tomatoes)
4
Add the tomatoes and gently toss
5
Marinate at room temperature, about 15 minutes
6
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
7
Add the pasta and cook as the label directs
8
Drain in a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking
9
Add the pasta and mozzarella to the tomato mixture and toss
10
Stir in the basil and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper
11
Refrigerate, tossing occasionally, until serving
12
Photograph by Steve Giralt