Rotini Alla Caprese

Name: Rotini Alla Caprese
Ingredients: 1 pound rotini pasta; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 1 1/2 pints); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)

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Ingredients

1 pound rotini pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 1 1/2 pints)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)

Directions

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{"0":"Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta into a large bowl and reserve 1\/2 cup of the cooking liquid.","2":"In a medium skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. As the tomatoes cook and soften, smash them with a fork. Continue to cook until the tomatoes make a chunky style sauce, about 4 minutes. Transfer the tomato sauce to the bowl with the pasta. Toss to combine. Add the basil leaves and mozzarella. Stir to combine. Add the reserved pasta water, 1\/4 cup at a time, until the pasta is moist."}