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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