This Caprese Tortellini is made with cheese Tortellini tossed with sauteed garlic and tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella and spices. This fresh tortellini caprese pasta is perfect for summer!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: caprese tortellini, tortellini alla caprese
Servings: 6
Author: Modern Honey® - www.modernhoney.com
Ingredients
9 to 10ouncesCheese Tortellini
3TablespoonsExtra-Virgin Olive Oil
3Garlic Cloves(minced)
1pintGrape Tomatoes(red, orange, and yellow)
1teaspoonSalt
1/2teaspoonPepper
1/4 to 1/2teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes
1/3cupFresh Basil Leaves(chopped)
8ouncesFresh Mozzarella Balls *
Balsamic Glaze
Instructions
Start by boiling water in a large pot to cook the cheese tortellini. Generously salt the water to infuse the salt into the tortellini as it cooks. Cook according to package instructions.
Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise. Heat a large skillet over low heat. Drizzle in olive oil. Add tomatoes and garlic. Cook the garlic and tomatoes in extra-virgin olive oil on low heat until softened, about 7-10 minutes. The low heat will ensure that the garlic doesn't burn!
In a large bowl, toss the cooked tortellini with the tomato mixture and stir in fresh basil. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
For extra flavor, toss the fresh mozzarella in olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. For extra flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze. This is important for layering flavors within the pasta. Once the mozzarella has been seasoned, toss with tortellini.
Place in a pasta bowl and drizzle with more olive oil and balsamic glaze.
This can be served warm or cold, depending on preference. For some extra nuttiness, sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
Cheese Tortellini -- find this in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.
Grape Tomatoes -- I love to use a variety of colors from red to orange to yellow tomatoes.
Fresh Mozzarella Balls -- use fresh mozzarella balls or dice up a fresh mozzarella ball.
Balsamic Glaze -- it is a balsamic vinegar reduction so it is thicker and slightly sweeter than balsamic vinegar. You can use a splash of balsamic vinegar instead if you can't find balsamic glaze or make your own homemade balsamic glaze.