Creamy Caprese Pasta
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Fresh pasta tossed with marinara sauce, cream, and melted mozzarella, then topped with cherry tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic glaze. Light and summery, this creamy pasta is satisfying on its own.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 pound cavatappi or rotini pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2/3 cup heavy cream (or half-n-half)
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (cut in half)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped, plus more for garnish)
- Balsamic glaze (for drizzling (optional))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 35m
- Sodium
- 710mg
- Total sugar
- 9g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 617mg
- Calcium
- 277mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 710MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.