Farfalle with fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella

The recipe Farfalle with fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella can be made in approximately 15 minutes. One serving contains 557 calories, 16g of protein, and 15g of fat. For 97 cents per serving, this recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. 7 people were glad they tried this recipe. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, tomatoes, mozzarella, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a main course. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. It is brought to you by Foodista. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 68%, which is pretty good. Similar recipes include Orecchiette with Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil, Tomatoes Stuffed with Fresh Mozzarellan and Basil, and Risotto with Fresh Mozzarella, Grape Tomatoes, and Basil.

Servings: 4

 

Ingredients:

1 pound of Farfalle pasta by Barilla

24 medium fresh basil leaves

2 large mozzarella, diced

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper

4 tomatoes, halved, seeded and cut in small pieces ½ inch dice (3 cups)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Equipment:

frying pan

pot

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to the package directions. When done drain, place back in the cooking pan and add the butter.
  2. In a large skillet saut the tomatoes with the olive oil, 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the basil.
  3. In a large bowl add the pasta, the tomatoes and mix well. Add the mozzarella and give it a last light folding.
  4. Serve immediately

 

Step by step:


1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to the package directions. When done drain, place back in the cooking pan and add the butter.In a large skillet saut the tomatoes with the olive oil, 5 minutes.

2. Remove from the heat and add the basil.In a large bowl add the pasta, the tomatoes and mix well.

3. Add the mozzarella and give it a last light folding.

4. Serve immediately


Nutrition Information:

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556k Calories
16g Protein
14g Total Fat
89g Carbs
15% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
556k
28%

Fat
14g
23%

  Saturated Fat
4g
31%

Carbohydrates
89g
30%

  Sugar
6g
7%

Cholesterol
15mg
5%

Sodium
210mg
9%

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Protein
16g
32%

Selenium
71µg
103%

Manganese
1mg
60%

Vitamin A
1329IU
27%

Phosphorus
248mg
25%

Vitamin K
24µg
23%

Vitamin C
17mg
21%

Fiber
5g
21%

Copper
0.41mg
21%

Magnesium
75mg
19%

Potassium
553mg
16%

Vitamin B3
2mg
13%

Vitamin B6
0.26mg
13%

Vitamin E
1mg
13%

Zinc
1mg
12%

Iron
1mg
11%

Folate
40µg
10%

Vitamin B1
0.15mg
10%

Vitamin B5
0.61mg
6%

Vitamin B2
0.1mg
6%

Calcium
44mg
4%

covered percent of daily need
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