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a bowl of campanelle caprese pasta on marble surface

Campanelle Caprese Pasta

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The official pasta of summertime tomato season. This is one of my son Aidan's favorite pastas and it is the perfect way to use up fresh tomatoes and basil. So simple but so delicious.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 garlic clove
  • salt and cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound small tomatoes
  • 1 pound small mozzarella pearls
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn or chopped
  • 1 pound small pasta, I prefer campanelle but orecchiette is fun too

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions.

While pasta is cooking, combine all other ingredients in a large bowl.

Once pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of cooking liquid, drain pasta and add to bowl with other ingredients. Toss to combine, using a bit of pasta water to make it all come together. You don't want a sauce but you do want it to be glossy and not sticking together.

Serve warm or at room temperature.