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How to Make Caprese Pasta Salad

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Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad is a type of pasta salad that got its inspiration from Caprese Salad, which is a simple Italian salad. Caprese Salad is served as an antipasto, but this version can be brought to the table as a main course.

The good thing about this dish is its ease in preparation. Making it does not involve any complicated steps, which makes it ideal for beginners or for those who are starting to cook.

onion, grape tomato, and basil cooking in pan

This recipe makes use of bow pasta. It is also known as Farfalle. Other types of pasta can be used, such as shells and Orecchiette. You can refer to this article that talks about different types of pasta to guide you in your selection.

Caprese Pasta Salad combine the bow tie pasta with basil and tomato

Caprese pasta salad can be served warm while the cheese is soft and gooey. A glass of Chardonnay is perfect to have with it.

Caprese Pasta Salad in a pan

Try this Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe. Enjoy!

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How to Make Caprese Pasta Salad

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Farfalle bow-tie pasta
  • 15 to 18 pieces cherry tomato sliced in half
  • 1 shallot peeled and sliced into thin strips
  • 12 ounces fresh Mozzarella cheese sliced into cubes
  • 8 pieces fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package instruction. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan in low to medium heat.
  • Add tomato and basil. Cook for 2 to minutes.
  • Add the cooked bow pasta. Toss and continue to cook for 1 mimute.
  • Put-in the Mozzarella cheese and toss. Add salt to taste.
  • Transfer to pasta bowl.
  • Serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 4g

Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

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  1. Tom says

    August 20, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    You seem to have left out a somewhat critical ingredient.

    Reply
    • Vanjo says

      August 21, 2016 at 9:27 am

      Good catch, Tom. Thank you!

      Reply

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