Fusilli alla Caprese

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Cooking for Beginners

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

1 pound fusilli pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 1 1/2 pints)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta into a large bowl and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. As the tomatoes cook and soften, smash them with a fork. Continue to cook until the tomatoes make a chunky style sauce, about 4 minutes. Transfer the tomato sauce to the bowl with the pasta. Toss to combine. Add the basil leaves and mozzarella. Stir to combine. Add the reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until the pasta is moist. Serve.

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Irma Woodland, CA 10-19-2009
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to die for
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made it according to the receipe, I also added extra garlic, tomatoes n red pepper flakes. I had to bowls of it and could... not stop eating it... I also had some red wine with it, can I say delish... Easy n very inexpensive to make. Thanks again GiadaRead more
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Bonnie Redmond, WA 10-06-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My teenager made this dish after we saw it on the TV recently. Loved it.
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lisa South Bend, IN 10-04-2009
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Fusilli alla Caprese
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

In a word - YUMMO!!!
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Lu Ann Mentor, OH 09-26-2009
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Summer Pasta
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made one very simular to this. No need to cook the tomatoes. Halve tomatoes, cube mazz & chop basil. Cover with EVOO.... When pasta is done cooking pour mixture over pasta. I added a little pasta water to make a bit saucy - like a aglio olio (spelling?). Sprinkle with a little parm at serving. FABULOUS hot or cold! Acuall recipe: 1lb fresh mazzarella (diced) 1 lb cherry tomatoes (sliced in half) 2-3 cloves garlic (chopped) 1 cup EVOO 1 t. salt, 1/2 t black pepper, 1/4 t crushed red pepper. Let mixture stand at room temp. pour over fresh cooked pasta.Read more
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Lori Las Vegas, NV 09-06-2009
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Definitely A Keeper
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family loves this recipe. It is so easy and so flavorful. This is one that I'll make often. Even bought a basil plant... so I'll always have fresh basil available. Wish I had more recipes like this one.Read more
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Christy Orlando, FL 08-18-2009
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Very light and flavorful
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This dish was fairly inexpensive, yet overwhelming with flavor! Next time, I will add some more tomatoes to have a bit more... "sauce." Definitely staying within my cookbooks.Read more