20-MINUTE WEEKNIGHT PASTA CAPRESE
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INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, separated
2 pints grape tomatoes
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups leftover pasta (macaroni, small shells, fusilli, rigatoni, etc.)
8 ounces mozzarella pearls, or one mozzarella ball torn into bite-sized pieces
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (or whichever vinegar you have on hand)
3-4 fresh basil leaves, torn
Optional: Pre-cooked protein of choice (Grilled chicken, salmon, or shrimp work great!)
Brought to you by YMCA of Central Florida.
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