pasta margherita (basil,tomato, mozzarella cheese)
HUGE hit with guests. I make A LOT because they go back for seconds and thirds.
yield
6 -8
prep time
20 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For pasta margherita (basil,tomato, mozzarella cheese)
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3 - 10 ozcherry tomatoes
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2 Tbspolive oil
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4 Tbspbutter
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4-6 clovegarlic
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1 cwhite wine
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4 ozbasil, fresh
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24-36 ozpasta of choice
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8 ozfresh mozzarella
How To Make pasta margherita (basil,tomato, mozzarella cheese)
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1Gather all ingredients: Large pot for pasta Large skillet for margherita sauce Potato Masher
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2Julienne the basil and set aside
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3Rinse tomatoes
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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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5With potato masher, slight smoosh the tomatoes
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6Add in garlic and white wine. Boil for several minutes to burn off alcohol.
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7Add in basil
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8Add pasta to the sauce and toss to coat
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9Strain the mozzarella balls and add to the pasta. Toss together to coat pasta.
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