Caprese-style Spaghetti (spaghetti Alla Caprese)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) box barilla spaghetti
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed (optional)
• 6 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 2 -3 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• 2 heat oil in skillet over medium heat. add garlic and red pepper flakes; stir for 1 to 2 minutes. add tomatoes and seasoning; reduce heat to low. cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
• 4 add hot pasta to skillet mixture. add cheese; stir until slightly melted. transfer to serving platter. garnish with oregano leaves.
• 5 tip: substitute shredded mozzarella cheese for buffalo mozzarella. substitute dried oregano for fresh.