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Rotini alla Caprese

April 15, 2014 by Maggie Jones Leave a Comment

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This simple, classic pasta dish makes it to the table in 15 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights.  Colorful tomatoes, fresh basil, and just a hint of creamy mozzarella make this dish so zesty-delicious and satisfying that it would be a favorite even if it weren’t so effortless.

Make this a one pot meal by making the sauce in the same pot after draining the pasta.  Doing it in series this way adds 5 more minutes to cooking time but might save you time on the clean-up end if you’re a hand washer like me.

Rotini alla Caprese

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Calories per serving: 332

Fat per serving: 14.2g

Rotini alla Caprese

Ingredients

  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup basil, chopped
  • 4 oz Part Skim mozzarella, shredded or cubed

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions.

Meanwhile, in a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the tomatoes and season to taste. Cook until the tomatoes are softened, about 5 minutes.

Add pasta to the tomato sauce and stir in the basil and mozzarella. Serve.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 264 / Total Fat: 6.1g / Saturated Fat: 0.7g / Cholesterol: 566mg / Sodium: 53mg / Potassium: 460mg / Total Carbohydrates: 36.3g / Dietary Fiber: 1.5g / Sugars: 3.0g / Protein: 16.8g Weight Watchers Points: 5 / Points Plus: 7

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