When tomatoes and basil are fresh, enjoy this flavorful, family-friendly meal. It’s also great in a lunch box, cold or warm. Serve with a side of sliced fruit and you have a complete meal.
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Menu:
- Caprese: Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta
- Slice of fruit
| WLS Patient | Kids Age 2 to 8 | Older Kids and Adults | |
| Caprese Pasta | 1/2 to 1 cup | 1/2 to 1 cup | 1 to 2 cups |
| Sliced fresh melon | 2 to 4 tablespoons | 1/4 to 1/2 cup | 1/2 to 1 cup |
Caprese: Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Pasta
©iStockphoto.com/dulezidarStage: Soft or regular foods
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 ounces dried or fresh linguine pasta
1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned
2 ounces part-skim mozzarella, cubed
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the olive oil and the pasta.
- If you’re using fresh pasta, cook according to package directions, and then drain and cool.
- Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, olive oil, and vinegar.
- When the pasta is cooled (about 15 minutes), add the basil and mozzarella.
