One Pot Pasta Caprese
Servings: 4
Calories: 615kcal
This pasta caprese recipe is made all in one pot! I love an easy one pot recipe, and this quick and tasty pasta is a favorite. It's made with tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese, plus some other tasty ingredients to make it absolutely amazing!
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Ingredients
- 16 oz pasta
- 1 can diced tomatoes 15 ounces diced tomato with basil and garlic (or regular). do not drain. pour the liquid into the pot.
- 1 tablespoons chopped garlic i buy it in a jar, you could also buy fresh garlic...use about 4 cloves (this is to taste...you can use more or less, or not at all)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons basil paste this is the first time i've tried this, because the grocery store didn't have fresh basil. its sold in a tube by the fresh spices. it was GREAT. i also love fresh basil, use about a half cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded asiago adds a bit of creaminess, optional
- 1/2-1 cup fresh mozzarella small cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Place pasta, tomatoes, oregano, basil, garlic, red pepper, broth, water, and olive oil in a large pot (everything except the cheeses)
- Cover pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a low simmer and keep covered.
- cook covered about 10-20 minutes, stirring regularly. the pasta will soak up most of the liquid. watch closely and take off the heat when it has the amount of "sauce" desired.
- when it has the consistency you like, stir in the asiago and fresh mozzarella. stir well so that the cheese is evenly distributed.
Nutrition
Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 8.8mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 2.3mg