The
basil I planted a couple of weeks ago is growing like crazy!
I
really needed to use some up ASAP.
One
of my favourite ways to use fresh basil is in a Caprese Salad.
I
saw this recipe for a Caprese Pasta on Jessica’s site and decided it would be
the perfect thing to use up my basil.
What
you need,
2
cups tube shaped pasta
1
cup tomato pasta sauce, any kind you like will work
1/3
cup cream
1/3
cup grated Parmesan cheese
4
oz. bocconcini, I used the small round ones (you could use cubed fresh
mozzarella as well)
1
pint grape tomatoes
1
cup fresh basil
1
cup mozzarella cheese, grated
Salt
and Pepper
Heat
your oven to 350 degrees.
Cook
the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Heat
the pasta sauce until warm, stir in the cream.
Add
the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Add in the basil, the
Parmesan cheese, the bocconcinis and the tomatoes.
Season
the pasta with salt and pepper to taste
Pour
the mixture into an oven safe dish and top with the grated mozza cheese.
Bake
for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
This
pasta is to die for, so fresh and summery! Some grilled chicken would be a really nice addition, if you were so inclined.
You
really can’t go wrong with pasta baked with a ton cheese and tomatoes.
Enjoy!
Jen
Recipe
adapted from How Sweet It Is
Mmmm, cheesy goodness...
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