Light and Tasty Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta for a Hot Summer Evening
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Photo by Viana Boenzli
It's a light mouthful of silky pasta that will transfer you to a happy place. And thanks to my secret ingredient, it will leave you satisfied and refueled without feeling heavy.
2
10 oz spaghetti
2 c tomatoes ( chopped )
1 clove garlic ( thinly sliced, optional )
4 oz mozzarella ( chopped or shredded )
2 oz basil leaves ( thinly sliced )
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 c pasta water
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 c tomatoes ( chopped )
1 clove garlic ( thinly sliced, optional )
4 oz mozzarella ( chopped or shredded )
2 oz basil leaves ( thinly sliced )
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 c pasta water
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
Nutritions
Calories
610
Sodium
7564mg
315% DV
Fat
36g
56% DV
Protein
22g
44% DV
Carbs
47g
16% DV
Fiber
6g
27% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat17g85%
Polysaturated Fat2g18%
Monosaturated Fat16g103%
Cholesterol79mg26%
Sodium7564mg315%
Potassium924mg26%
Protein22g44%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber6g27%
Sugar11g22%
Vitamin A3726IU74%
Vitamin B60.72mg36%
Vitamin C47mg79%
Calcium350mg35%
Iron2mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.