Caprese Pasta with Thai Basil

This caprese pasta is the perfect cool and refreshing summer dish. The lemon-infused white balsamic vinegar adds a really nice twist to this classic dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 842 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 tablespoons lemon-infused white balsamic vinegar
• ⅓ cup chopped Thai basil
• 1 (8 ounce) container small mozzarella balls in oil, halved

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.

Step 2

Combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and Thai basil in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Drain pasta and top with cherry tomato mixture.