Spicy Rotini Caprese Recipe

Spicy Rotini Caprese Recipe

  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked O Organics™ Whole Wheat Rotini
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons O Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 O Organics Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 pints O Organics Grape Tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella or bocancini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup O Organics Fresh Basil Leaves, cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 teaspoon O Organics Black Pepper
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding 2 teaspoons kosher salt to water.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; add garlic and red pepper; saute 1 minute. Add tomato; increase heat to medium, and saute 2 minutes.
  3. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; add pasta to tomatoes. Stir in mozzarella, basil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Add desired amount of reserved pasta water to pasta mixture; toss well.
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