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A bowl of fresh Caprese pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil

Quick way to grow your Caprese Pasta Salad

A fresh and vibrant Caprese Pasta Salad, perfect for a quick meal or side dish. This recipe combines classic Caprese flavors with pasta for a delightful and easy-to-make dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 ounces Penne pasta
Caprese Fixings
  • 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella balls small, halved
  • 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves chopped
Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Balsamic glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool it down.
Assembling the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and chopped fresh basil leaves.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the balsamic glaze, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Finishing Touches
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss everything together until well combined.
  2. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a dash of garlic powder to the dressing.