Simple yet spectacular, this fusilli alla Caprese requires just a handful of ingredients, comes together quickly, and is delicious hot or cold.
Servings: 4 to 6
Prep Time:10 Minutes
Cook Time:20 Minutes
Total Time:30 Minutes
Ingredients
1 poundfusilli (or similar) pasta
⅓ cupextra-virgin olive oil
3large cloves garlic, minced
3 cups (about 1½ pints)cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoonsalt
½ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
½ cupfresh packed basil leaves, roughly chopped or torn
8 ozfresh mozzarella pearls (alternatively, you can use an 8-oz ball of fresh mozzarella, diced)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid.