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 Fat 17g 85%
Polysaturated Fat 2g 18%
Monosaturated Fat 16g 103%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 7564mg 315%
Potassium 924mg 26%
Protein 22g 44%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber 6g 27%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 3726IU 74%
Vitamin B6 0.72mg 36%
Vitamin C 47mg 79%
Calcium 350mg 35%
Iron 2mg 16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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