One-Pan Caprese Pasta
This One-Pan Caprese Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that combines the freshness of cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella with the heartiness of pasta. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it cooks in just one pan, making cleanup a breeze.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large skillet, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, and vegetable broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in cubed mozzarella and chopped basil until well combined. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg