Capellini Caprese

With a blog name such as Cool As Caprese I think it's only fitting that I start with a Caprese based recipe. If you are not aware a Caprese salad is an appetizer served with fresh sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and lightly drizzled with olive oil. Simple, but yet delicious.

I came across this Capellini Caprese recipe on the Kraft Foods website. I've probably made it 5 times now or so and it's quickly become a favorite in our house. I've even made this for dinner guests and they've been wowed at how easy and delicious this truly is. While it's a goal of mine to make this at some point with fresh, homemade pasta, boxed pasta is a timesaver and just as good.

Serve this with a nice salad, crusty loaf of Italian bread, and a glass of wine and you will sit back and be relaxed.

Mangiamo!

Capellini Caprese:

1/2 lb. capellini or spaghetti, uncooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing and Marinade
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1/3 cup fresh basil, finely sliced

COOK pasta as directed on package.
MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add tomatoes; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
DRAIN pasta. Add to tomato mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.