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Pasta with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

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Toss the classic combination of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil with pasta shells for a dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, halved
2 pounds tomatoes, chopped
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut or torn into 1/2" pieces
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 pound medium shell-shaped or other short pasta

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Rub the inside of a medium bowl with garlic; discard garlic. Combine tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and oil in bowl; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Let tomato mixture sit 15 minutes to let flavors meld.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain. Add pasta to tomato mixture and toss to combine.

    Step 3

    DO AHEAD: Tomato mixture can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Bring mixture to room temperature before tossing with hot pasta.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 580 calories
29 g fat
4 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
TagsPastaPasta ShellsItalianEuropeanTomatoVegetableMainDinnerNut FreeEasyWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or LessBon Appétit

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