Italian

Caprese pasta salad

Name: Caprese pasta salad recipe
Yield: 6
Cuisine: /italian
Ingredients: 500g large pasta shells; 400g mixed baby roma tomatoes, larger ones halved or sliced; 80ml olive oil; 40.00 ml white balsamic dressing; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 x 180g tubs baby bocconcini, drained, torn; 1 bunch basil, leaves picked

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by Lucy Nunes

Delicious Team

Dec 11, 2023

Add pasta to your caprese salad for that extra Italian flair.

500g large pasta shells
400g mixed baby roma tomatoes, larger ones halved or sliced
1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
2 tbs white balsamic dressing
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 x 180g tubs baby bocconcini, drained, torn
1 bunch basil, leaves picked

Method

1.

Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water following packet instructions. Drain and cool under cold running water. Drain well.
2.

Meanwhile, place tomatoes in a large bowl and season generously with salt flakes. Toss well and set aside for 10 minutes.
3.

Using a fork, whisk oil, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt flakes and pepper.
4.

Add pasta to tomato along with bocconcini, basil and dressing. Toss until well combined and serve.