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Fusilli alla Caprese
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Cooking for Beginners Overall User Rating: 
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Lacks Flavor
06/22/2008 at 10:39am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I'm disappointed with this one big time! I doubled up on the garlic but still found this pasta had very little taste. I had to add parmesan to get make it a bit better. I will not be making this one again.
Easy and Light
06/21/2008 at 12:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this recipe and thought it was super easy to make and it's great for a summer night when you might want pasta but don't want a heavy sauce with it. I could swear on the show there were red pepper flakes involved. If not, they'd be good in this for some kick. I added an extra garlic clove, because let's face it-You can never have too much! Also, I recommend dicing the mozzarella REALLY small, because the bits are hard to eat if not. Great recipe.
Fresh mozzarella a must!
06/12/2008 at 08:18pm
User: Susan from Harrisburg, PA User Rating:
Great summer pasta dish. Be sure to add lots of fresh basil. Also, splurge and buy really fresh buffalo mozzarella. Also, you may want to cut down on the 1 tsp. of salt (especially if you salt the pasta water). I found it was just a little too salty.
Excellent
05/21/2008 at 07:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was delicious and super easy. I also added some procuitto and it was fabulous!!
Easy & Delicious
05/16/2008 at 02:15pm
User: micky from white lake, MI User Rating:
Easy and light- so tasty!
Fresh and Easy
05/10/2008 at 09:07pm
User: Tanya from Sacramento, CA User Rating:
Fantastic recipe I make it often. Very quick and easy, I use wheat pasta and it turns out just as great.
Yummy!
05/06/2008 at 07:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is so easy and really good. I added lots more garlic and some white wine also and it was really good.
Delicious and quick
05/04/2008 at 04:13pm
User: Beth from Schwenksville, PA User Rating:
This was such a great recipe--so simple and light, but completely satisfying. You have to get the cheese into it (I used bocatini--little balls of fresh mozzarella) really quickly, and add the pasta water while it's really hot (as well as mixing it all up in the hot pasta pot) in order to get the cheese to melt properly, and stirring it well helps too. I found that this was perfectly seasoned for a fresh tomato sauce--if the water is salted well enough, it's more than enough to season the whole dish. Fresh, light and yes, exceptionally good when cold the next day. This is my "summer pasta" from here on out, for sure.
Fantastic Flavor
05/04/2008 at 10:58am
User: Bobbie from Richfield, OH User Rating:
This was so easy to make. The flavors are fantastic. I just need to find the right mozzarella because it didn't melt the way I expected, but overall, wonderful! What a great meal to make in a hurry and fun to make with kids.
bravo!
04/28/2008 at 06:19pm
User: Mallory from kewona, MS User Rating:
I thought the recipe was well thought out...but required a few minor adjustments to my personal taste....i added some onion and ground beef, and a few other spices.Otherwise turned out delicious and family thouroughly enjoyed! thx!!
Comfort Food
04/21/2008 at 03:29pm
User: Jeanna from Benton, AR User Rating:
This is so good. The aroma and warmth are so cozy. The leftovers are great too - cold or hot.
As easy as it is good!
04/20/2008 at 06:42pm
User: Valerie from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
This looked like it might be dry and sauceless, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much sauce the tomatoes and pasta water made. The spirals really hold the sauce so each bite is flavorfull and juicy. My 4 boys (and hubby) LOVED it and put it at the top of their favorite dinner list. Easy easy easy to make! It makes a TON and feeds 6 hearty eaters! I did change the chunk mozarella to shredded - it melted easier and I added a few handfuls of grated Reggiano Parmesan for extra zing. I highly recommend it with a good salad and some hot garlic bread. Way to go Giada! It's a hit in my house and one I'll fix often.
Super! Fly
04/15/2008 at 05:15pm
User: Brittnay from Lebanon, OH User Rating:
My boyfriend and I love this recipe! It is delicious, easy to make, and the families love it! Thank you Giada!
A weak four stars
04/11/2008 at 10:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Although we were all pleased with this recipe, it was a little bland and we felt it could have been a more solid 4 stars or even five with a few simple adjustments. It needed a higher sauce to pasta ratio, as well as some additional seasoning. I added a skosh of Italian seasoning and two extra cloves of garlic, and it was still bland (thought 4 cloves of garlic was plenty). I think it would have been tastier with regular (aged) mozzarella cheese as opposed to fresh. Also, we used parsley instead of basil because we had it left over.
great! with garlic lime chicken
04/04/2008 at 08:49am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
everyone enjoyed the pasta when it was cold, the kids didn't like it warm.
Almost like mine...
04/02/2008 at 07:00pm
User: Shelly from Bakersfield, CA User Rating:
I have been making a similar version dish of this dish for years. Instead of fusili I use bucatini, (long macaroni) which holds up against the mozarella better than I would imagine the fusili does. I don't mash up the tomatoes (they'll relinquish enough of their moisture to make a sauce but still look pretty). I use crushed red pepper instead of black, more garlic and instead of mixing the pasta and sauce in a separate bowl I dump the pasta into the hot skillet with the sauce, quickly toss and add the mozz and basil and toss again, otherwise I find that the pasta cools off too quickly and the cheese may not heat all the way through. Additionally, I find that if I just give the pasta quick drain and get it right into the sauce it retains enough liquid that I don't have to add any additional pasta water.
Loved It!!!
04/02/2008 at 03:23pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
I have made this twice in the last week and we absolutely love it....better than you could get in most restaurants. I used bowtie pasta and it makes it such a pretty dish. Did not have to use pasta water either time but did increase the tomato to pasta ratio. This will be eaten frequently in our house.
Tasty,Not Tasteless!!
04/02/2008 at 01:05pm
User: brian from Linwood, NJ User Rating:
This recipe is not tasteless. Wonderful flavors....This recipe may need a little more salt/pepper, but that's about it. Loved it!!
Bursting with Flavor
03/27/2008 at 05:36pm
User: Stephen from Dallas, TX User Rating:
Simple, elegant and very tasty! I think commercial mozzarella would work well too, perhaps yielding softer bites of cheese. The fresh mozzarella I used melted a little too much. Will definitely make Fusilli alla Caprese again.
Great taste, but....
03/27/2008 at 03:35pm
User: Amanda from Lincoln, NE User Rating:
This was a wonderfully simple pasta dish to make. I added a little extra cheese, because you can never have to much cheese. The only thing I will do different next time is to use stewed tomatoes next time instead of fresh. When you smash the cooked tomatoes, the skins come loose, and for my kids, the tomato skin is a choking hazard. Otherwise, great dish Giada! Thanks =)
Deceptively delicious!
03/26/2008 at 01:10pm
User: Beth from Shrewsbury, MA User Rating:
I made this last night for a quick dinner (just myself) and made the entire recipe. I could not stop eating it and ate half of it. My son is in night school and when he came home he polished off the rest. Deceptively delicious ... really tough to put the fork down! Just be careful when you are squishing the tomatoes, I had tomato juice squirting everywhere. I'll work on that next time I make this. Terrific!
Very Light and Delicious
03/25/2008 at 10:22pm
User: Alex from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
Simple and easy. Good flavor. Loved it.
Delicious!!!
03/25/2008 at 07:09pm
User: Alicia from North Providence, RI User Rating:
I made this recipe tonight and it was so fresh. The ingredients made it very light and refreshing (not heavy and weighed down). I think to make it more health" conscious next time Ill make it with whole wheat pasta. I also added a 1/2 cup white wine with the tomatoes in the beginning to mix the flavors and did not add the pasta water. Added a nice little flavor.
WOW
03/24/2008 at 08:40pm
User: Lynn from Mount Pleasant, SC User Rating:
This is a must for any cook. So fresh tasting and great flovor from just a few staples in the pantry and some fresh basil. A must try, you will love it.
Wonderful pasta
03/24/2008 at 06:45pm
User: fry from boise, ID User Rating:
This recipe was so easy, and very delicous. I recommend it to anyone. Shannon Boise, Id
Fusilli alla Caprese
03/24/2008 at 04:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My 10 year old daughter made dinner one night and chose this recipe. She did a fabulous job and it was delicious...Watch out Giada, Julia's moving in.
great dish
03/24/2008 at 12:50pm
User: violetta from chery hill, NJ User Rating:
I loved it.MY ONLY FAMILY LOVED IT! IF YOU NEVER HAD TRY IT!
WOW!!!
03/24/2008 at 09:11am
User: James from Linn, MO User Rating:
I couldnt believe that somthing so simple could taste so good. I was blown away!!! Great for a hearty meal or even a light lunch in my opinion. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.
GREAT FUSILLI
03/24/2008 at 08:05am
User: lisa from johnstown, OH User Rating:
THIS WAS A GREAT RECIPE. QUICK AND EASY AND TASTED GREAT. ONLY PROBLEM I HAD WAS HAD TO NUKE IN MICROWAVE FOR CHEESE TO MELT TOTALLY
Excellent & Easy
03/23/2008 at 11:42pm
User: Lori from Yucca Valley, CA User Rating:
I made this meal as a side dish for easter dinner. I did change the pasta for whole wheat, perfect. Everyone loved it!! It was even great cold as my husband went back for more!
Best Pasta Ever
03/23/2008 at 11:09am
User: Lisa from Palmyra, VA User Rating:
This is seriously one of the best pasta dishes I've ever eaten. I don't usually like this show, but this dish is fantastic. Also, it's one of the easiest and quickest dishes I've ever made. I highly recommend it.
Tasteless
03/23/2008 at 11:04am
User: Amy from girard, OH User Rating:
This recipe looks sooo good, however the flavors of pasta, fresh mozz & tomatoes make this recipe absolutely tastelss. I was highly disappointed in Giada. It needs parm cheese or other flavors the the basil to bring out the flavors. The mozz also gummed up.
Easy and delicious
03/22/2008 at 10:53pm
User: annie from las vegas, NV User Rating:
I made this for the first time today and even my 2year old wanted seconds! And she is a truely picky eater.
Awesome and Easy!
03/22/2008 at 09:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a very tasty dish. My whole family enjoyed it.
So fresh tasting, so easy!
03/22/2008 at 07:12pm
User: Leslie from Antelope, CA User Rating:
I love this recipe. It's so quick and easy but tastes so good because of the fresh ingredients. I made it last week and plan to make it again today.
alot of flavor!
03/21/2008 at 03:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i was scared that there wouldn't be too much flavor in this dish, but i was wrong! it is soo simple but looks very professional! i will definately make this all the time! tastes great with fresh squeezed lemon over it as well.
Yummy Easy Meal
03/20/2008 at 08:52pm
User: Chris from Bountiful, UT User Rating:
This looked so good on the show that I thought I would try it. It was easy to do and tasted really good. I used ordinary tomatoes as that is what I had and it worked great. I will make it again.
100% Italian flavor
03/20/2008 at 10:38am
User: Leticia from Newmarket, NH User Rating:
Easy, fast and delicious! I used Linguini instead of Fusilli and it worked out great.It took me back to Italy!
BEST PASTA EVER
03/19/2008 at 08:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
can't get better in even the best italian restaurants. easy to make, delicious, thanks giada
Yummy!!
03/19/2008 at 08:23pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
I really have enjoyed this recipe. I made it the other night a slightly different way. I did not have mozzerella or basil so I substituted those for parmesan and parsley. It was very, very good!! I tried out the recipe the next night with the mozzerella and basil. I did like it but I felt the other recipe had so much more flavor. It seemed the parmesan thickens up the pasta and gives it much more taste. If I had to chose one I would definitely chose the parmesan pasta recipe. I did still enjoy the other recipe!! Delicious!!
Simple & Delicious!
03/18/2008 at 12:02pm
User: Lisa from Clarkesville, GA User Rating:
This was simple and delicious. Easy to prepare and full of flavor!
super yummy and easy
03/16/2008 at 10:58pm
User: Xochitl from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
This is a great recipe -- it took twenty minutes to prepare, including chopping and cooking time. The amount of tomatoes in the recipe leaves the pasta a bit barer than i would like, so i would probably add a few more tomatoes, basil, and cheese next time i make this. Wonderful overall.
Awesome!
03/16/2008 at 06:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am eating this as I write and loving every bite! An easy fix to a pasta craving! I'll keep this one handy! Thanks, Giada!
Easy Recipe!
03/16/2008 at 11:58am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this last night for dinner and it was great, fast, easy and absolutley delicious! This is a great go-to recipe if you don't want to spend a lot of time cooking but want something home made for dinner.
great easy recipe
03/15/2008 at 08:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy to make