
Caprese Pasta Skewers
Tortellini, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella threaded onto skewers with basil and balsamic glaze.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
8 min
Servings
12
Calories
80
Ingredients
- 400 g pasta (your choice of shape)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
Prepare the Base
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Build the Sauce
Add the main sauce ingredients to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavours meld together, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Combine
Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss vigorously, adding pasta water as needed to achieve a silky consistency that coats every strand.
- 5
Serve
Plate immediately and garnish with fresh herbs and freshly grated cheese. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.
Chef's Notes
βFor fried or baked pasta appetizers, slightly overcooking the pasta makes it crispier. This is the one time al dente isn't the goal.β
β Chef Luca Bianchi
Nutrition Facts
80
cal
17g
Protein
15g
Fat
60g
Carbs
4g
Fiber
503mg
Sodium
Tips & Tricks
- β’Always salt your pasta water generously β it should taste like the sea.
- β’Reserve a cup of starchy pasta water before draining. It's liquid gold for emulsifying sauces.
- β’Cook pasta 1 minute less than the package says if finishing it in the sauce.
Reviews (5)
Made this for a dinner party and everyone wanted the recipe. It's impressive enough for guests but easy enough for Tuesday night.
Five stars! The flavour combination is spot on. I added a little extra garlic because that's how we like it, and it was incredible.
This is now our go-to weeknight dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes and tastes like it took hours. My kids ask for seconds every time.
Comme au restaurant! La sauce est onctueuse et les pΓ’tes parfaitement al dente. Bravo pour cette recette.
Facile Γ prΓ©parer et tellement bon! MΓͺme mes enfants difficiles ont vidΓ© leur assiette. Je recommande fortement.
Chef Luca Bianchi
Head Chef & Recipe Developer
Red Seal Certified Chef


