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Summer Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil
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Summer Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

25 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • heirloom tomatoes (rinsed and diced)Produce600 g
  • mozzarella (cut into small cubes)Dairy250 g
  • fresh basil (leaves picked)Produce15 g
  • garlic (grated)Produce2 pieces
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices2 g
  • extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for serving)Pantry80 ml
  • fresh stracciatella pastaFresh450 g
  • Pecorino Romano (grated)Dairy40 g

per serving

Nutrition

654kcal

Carbs
85 g
Proteins
20 g
Fat
26 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grater
  • Stockpot
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the tomatoes

    • Rinse the heirloom tomatoes and cut them into small dice.
    • Place the diced tomatoes in a large bowl without cooking them.
    Step 1
  2. Add mozzarella, basil and garlic

    • Cut the mozzarella into small cubes and add it to the bowl.
    • Add the fresh basil leaves.
    • Grate the garlic cloves into the bowl.
    Step 2
  3. Season and mix

    • Season with salt and black pepper.
    • Pour in a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil.
    • Mix everything together, adding a little more oil if needed.
    Step 3
  4. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the fresh pasta in salted water until al dente.
    • Drain the pasta.
    Step 4
  5. Toss the pasta with the tomato mixture

    • Add the hot pasta to the bowl with the tomatoes and mozzarella.
    • Mix everything together well; it can be served warm or at room temperature.
    Step 5
  6. Plate and serve

    • Serve the pasta on plates.
    • Top with grated Pecorino Romano and a few extra pieces of mozzarella.
    • Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
    Step 6