Recipe courtesy of Barilla
Mini Shells with Grape Tomatoes, Green Beans, and Mozzarella
Take advantage of colorful in season veggies to make this delicious recipe.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 20 min
- Cook: 20 min
- Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
1 box Piccolini Rich in Fiber - White Mini Shells
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
6 leaves fresh basil, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season water with salt to taste (optional).
- Marinate the mozzarella cheese with 2 tablespoons oil, a pinch of salt and black pepper, and fresh basil.
- Meanwhile, cook the garlic and remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until garlic turns slightly yellow.
- Add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and saute over high heat for 1 minute.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, along with the green beans in the same pot. Drain and toss with the tomatoes.
- Stir in the marinated cheese mixture before serving.
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