Caprese Pasta Bake

This Caprese Pasta Bake is an easy recipe that’s simple, fresh, and fast!

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This is ready in just 20 minutes and uses fresh tomatoes and basil!

Ingredients

– Small Pasta – Marinara Sauce – Fresh Basil – Tomatoes – Mozzarella Fresca NO. OF SERVINGS: 4 pax NO. OF SERVINGS: 4 pax TOTAL PREP TIME: 20 mins TOTAL PREP TIME: 20 mins Get Recipe

NOTE: You could use a 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes instead of the fresh, diced tomatoes in a pinch. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Cook the pasta as per the package instructions. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.

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Drain pasta and add it back to the pot. Add in the sauce, and all but 1 tablespoon of the basil.

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Add the pasta to a 2-quart pan. Sprinkle with diced tomatoes.

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Break mozzarella apart into small chunks, and evenly distribute over tomatoes.

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Broil for 2-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden in areas.

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