in the KITCHEN
W Serves 4-6 | Prep Time 10mins | Total Time 25mins hen dining
Alessi Foods Caprese Pasta
INGREDIENTS
1 16 ounce bag Alessi Organic
Rigatoni
½ cup Alessi Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup purple onion, chopped
½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
¼ cup Alessi Pine Nuts
Alessi Sea Salt and Alessi Black
Peppercorns
10-12 leaves fresh basil, cut into
ribbons
Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Alessi Traditional Balsamic
Reduction (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Prepare pasta “al dente” according
to the package instructions. While
pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a
medium saucepan. Add butter, onions
and cherry tomatoes and sauté 5–7
minutes.
2. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add
tomato mixture, mozzarella and pine
nuts, and season with salt and
pepper. Add basil and mix.
3. Serve with grated cheese and
Alessi Traditional Balsamic Reduction
if desired.
out, we
encourage
taking your
time and savoring every
minute of the meal. But when
making dinner at home, we
fully appreciate quick, easy
and delicious. While looking
for a recipe to feature in this
issue, we liked the idea of
showcasing one made from
products manufactured right
here in Tampa Bay. This
Caprese Pasta recipe from
Alessi Foods hits the spot.
For more authentic recipes
from Alessi Foods visit
AlessiFoods.com/Recipes.
28 localsDISH NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017
