Caprese Pasta

Servings: 4 | Amount Per Serving: 1/4

• Calories: 529 | Total Fat: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 53g | Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 22mg| Protein: 15g
• Sodium: 481mg | Sugar: 8g
• Fiber: 4g

• Prep Time: 20mins
• Cook Time: 20min
• Total Time: 40min

Ingredients

• 1) 8 ounces angel hair pasta
• 2) 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 3) 0.25 cup red onion
• 4) 0.25 cup red bell pepper
• 5) 3 cloves garlic
• 6) 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 7) 1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh-squeezed
• 8) 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 9) 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 10) 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 11) 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
• 12) 0.25 cup basil
• 13) 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese

Steps

• 1) Bring a large pot of water to boil on the stove.
• 2) On another burner on the stove, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the red onion and bell pepper.
• 3) Sauté for 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
• 4) Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the Italian seasoning, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• 5) Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes begin to burst, 6-8 minutes.
• 6) While the tomatoes are cooking, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.
• 7) Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the tomatoes.
• 8) Add the balsamic vinegar and remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet.
• 9) Toss to combine everything.
• 10) Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh basil and mozzarella cheese.
• 11) Serve immediately.