Oven-Baked Caprese Pasta Bake
My Oven-baked Caprese Pasta is a one pot wonder! Loaded with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, it is so simple and full of Italian flavors. Our entire family loves this delicious pasta and it couldn't be easier!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry pasta small or medium sized works best
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 jar 23.50 ounces marinara sauce or any tomato-based pasta sauce
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese divided
- 4 ounces mozzarella pearls divided
- 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes halved, divided
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil divided
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Butter or spray a 3-quart baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Fill a large pot with water and add 1-teaspoon table salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper and dried basil. Bring water to a boil and cook pasta to al dente, according to package directions. Drain and keep it aside.1 teaspoon table salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 pound dry pasta
- While pasta cooks, combine marinara sauce, heavy cream, balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 2 ounces mozzarella pearls, 1-cup cherry tomatoes and 2 tablespoons fresh basil in the baking sheet and mix well.1 jar, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 4 ounces mozzarella pearls, 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- Add the boiled pasta and top with 2 ounces mozzarella pearls and 1 cup grape tomatoes. Cook for 30 minutes, or until hot throughout.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons fresh basil.¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 11.5mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1.6mg