pasta margherita (basil,tomato, mozzarella cheese)
HUGE hit with guests. I make A LOT because they go back for seconds and thirds.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 - 10 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4-6 cloves garlic
- 1 cup white wine
- 4 ounces basil, fresh
- 24-36 ounces pasta of choice
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
How To Make pasta margherita (basil,tomato, mozzarella cheese)
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Step 1Gather all ingredients: Large pot for pasta Large skillet for margherita sauce Potato Masher
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Step 2Julienne the basil and set aside
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Step 3Rinse tomatoes
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Step 4In skillet, over medium / medium high heat, heat olive oil and butter. Add tomatoes and cook until they're slightly soft Meanwhile, start the pasta and cook to just under al dente
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Step 5With potato masher, slight smoosh the tomatoes
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Step 6Add in garlic and white wine. Boil for several minutes to burn off alcohol.
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Step 7Add in basil
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Step 8Add pasta to the sauce and toss to coat
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Step 9Strain the mozzarella balls and add to the pasta. Toss together to coat pasta.
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