Easy One Pot Caprese Pasta

Name: Easy One Pot Caprese Pasta
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole wheat rigatoni or penne pasta; One 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil; 4 sticks light string cheese, (cut into ½ inch pieces); One 10 ounce container grape tomatoes, (halved); ½ small onion, (diced); 12 leaves fresh basil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 6 leaves fresh basil, (chopped for garnish (optional)); 6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese ((optional))

This makes a great family dinner!

⏱️ 35 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 25 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 19 views

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Ingredients

6 servings

12 ounces whole wheat rigatoni or penne pasta
One 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil
4 sticks light string cheese, (cut into ½ inch pieces)
One 10 ounce container grape tomatoes, (halved)
½ small onion, (diced)
12 leaves fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
6 leaves fresh basil, (chopped for garnish (optional))
6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese ((optional))

Steps

In a large pot, combine 3 cups water, pasta, crushed tomatoes, cheese pieces, grape tomatoes, onion, basil, garlic, salt and pepper; stir to combine.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer ad cook uncovered until the pasta has softened, 25 to 30 minutes. Much of the water will boil out.
Serve drizzled with balsamic vinegar. If desired, garnish with chopped basil and Parmesan.