Cherry Caprese Pasta

Fresh tomatoes are a highlight of summertime produce, especially when used to make caprese pasta. The best way to enhance the dish? Add fresh, juicy cherries for a flavorful pop of fruit. Make this pasta with just a handful of simple ingredients and serve it warm for a weeknight dinner, or choose to serve it cold at a backyard barbecue

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Course: entree

Servings:

Calories: 500kcal

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta
10 ounces cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and sliced in half
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
3 tsp Italian seasoning
10 ounces ounces mozzarella balls or diced fresh mozzarella
Salt and pepper
Fresh basil

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Meanwhile, add one tablespoon olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Cook the tomatoes and cherries until blistered, about 5 minutes.
Drain the pasta and add the tomatoes and sliced cherries. Stir in remaining olive oil, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper.
Top with mozzarella balls and fresh basil before serving.

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