Caprese Pasta with Thai Basil

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Try this light summery caprese pasta with Thai basil and lemon flavored balsamic vinegar for lunch on a hot day.

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon-infused white balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/3 cup chopped Thai basil
1 (8 ounce) container small mozzarella balls in oil, halved
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
2 Combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and Thai basil in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3 Drain pasta and top with cherry tomato mixture.