Orecchiette with Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil

Name: Orecchiette with Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked orecchiette (about 8 ounces uncooked; 3 cups chopped plum tomato; 1 ¼ cups (5 ounces) diced fresh mozzarella cheese; 1 cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced

6 Ratings
6 Reviews

Taking its cue from Italy's insalata caprese, this easy dish combines fresh mozzarella cheese with basil and tomatoes. Choose the ripest, most flavorful tomatoes for this sensational pasta salad.

By Jeanne Lemlin

Recipe by Cooking Light June 2004

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Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Barr

Recipe Summary

Yield:

4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked orecchiette (about 8 ounces uncooked
3 cups chopped plum tomato
1 ¼ cups (5 ounces) diced fresh mozzarella cheese
1 cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and rinse under cold water. Drain. Combine pasta, tomato, and remaining ingredients. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

376 calories; calories from fat 30%; fat 12.4g; saturated fat 5.7g; mono fat 4.2g; poly fat 1.1g; protein 15.1g; carbohydrates 50.5g; fiber 3.4g; cholesterol 28mg; iron 3.4mg; sodium 361mg; calcium 239mg.

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Carol

07/14/2018

Please stick to reviewing the recipe as is, or don't bother. You drastically changed this recipe and then reviewed it. Not helpful.

Cristina12273

06/15/2015

One of my favorite salads, I've made this recipe several times and everyone always loves it.

Dabeverly

08/06/2013

This was very good and fresh. I increased the olive oil to 1 1/2 T. the salt to 1t. and 6 cloves of garlic. I thought once it was sitting in the fridge the oil would absorb into the pasta and be somewhat dry. Very, very good.

asoutherncook

06/26/2013

This is wonderful! The flavors of fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella shine on their own with flavors that enhance, not detract!

ESmith6

07/08/2012

We really enjoyed this but I did make a few changes. I used whole wheat rotini for the pasta, added 2 tbsp. of balsamic and some fresh oregano to the olive oil, s&p, red pepper and garlic and used that as a dressing. I also added a roasted red pepper And mini turkey pepperoni. I will make again with these modifications.

Jenbill

07/14/2011

Easy, light and delicious for a picnic or summer salad. We had it at an outdoor picnic on a really hot day and it was perfect.

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