Rigatoni Caprese - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    6 cups rigatoni pasta, Cooked, penne (about 3/4 pound uncooked pasta) or 6 cups ziti pasta (about 3/4 pound uncooked pasta)
    4 cups plum tomatoes, chopped (about 2 1/2 pounds)
    1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
    1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    1 tablespoon capers
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    1 garlic clove, crushed
    1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated (or Romano cheese)
Preparation
    Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
    Combine oil, capers, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.
    Pour over pasta mixture; toss gently.
    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; toss well.

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