Name: One Pot Caprese Pasta Dish
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/2 medium onion; 2 clove garlic; 3 cup water; 12 ounce penne pasta, dry; 28 ounce crushed tomatoes, canned; 1/2 cup chopped basil, fresh; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground; 4 ounce mozzarella cheese; 3 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup vinegar, balsamic; 1 medium honeydew

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One Pot Caprese Pasta Dish

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 437kcal

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 medium onion
2 clove garlic
3 cup water
12 ounce penne pasta, dry
28 ounce crushed tomatoes, canned
1/2 cup chopped basil, fresh
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
4 ounce mozzarella cheese
3 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup vinegar, balsamic

Serve With

1 medium honeydew

Instructions

Halve cherry tomatoes; dice onion and mince garlic.
In a large pot, combine the onion, garlic, water, pasta, crushed tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until the pasta has softened, 25 to 30 minutes. Add the grated mozzarella and Parmesan, stir to combine.
Serve drizzled with balsamic vinegar. If desired, garnish with chopped basil and Parmesan. Serve with cubed honeydew.