Fettuccine Caprese Recipe
Ingredients
| 500 g/1 lb fettuccine, linguini or pappardelle | ||
| Plum tomatoes | 4 , diced | |
| Basil leaves | 2 Cup (16 tbs), shredded | |
| 1/3 cup diced reduced-fat mozzarella or bocconcini cheese | ||
| Capers | 1 Tablespoon, drained, rinsed | |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| 1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar | ||
| black pepper | 1 | |
Directions
1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water.
2. Place tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese, capers, oil and vinegar in a bowl. Toss to combine. Add tomato mixture to hot pasta. Toss.
3. To serve, divide pasta mixture between warm bowls. Scatter with a few Parmesan cheese shavings and black pepper to taste. Accompany with a green salad.
2. Place tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese, capers, oil and vinegar in a bowl. Toss to combine. Add tomato mixture to hot pasta. Toss.
3. To serve, divide pasta mixture between warm bowls. Scatter with a few Parmesan cheese shavings and black pepper to taste. Accompany with a green salad.
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