Caprese Pasta with Thai Basil
Caprese Pasta with Thai Basil brings together juicy cherry tomatoes, tender spaghetti, and soft mozzarella pearls brightened by lemon-kissed white balsamic. Thai basil adds a peppery, slightly anise note that lifts each bite, while olive oil ties it all together. Serve warm or at room temperature for a light summer dinner or a shareable picnic dish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caprese Pasta with Thai Basil, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 12 minutes.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and Thai basil; stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Drain the pasta and top it with the cherry tomato mixture.
- Calories 846.73 kcal High 42%
- Protein 25.3 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 104.21 g 38%
- Total Fat 37.62 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 9.73 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.27 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 190.83 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 7.67 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 6.67 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 392.96 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 5.28 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 264.04 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 219.52 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 14.97 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Caprese Pasta with Thai Basil is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 846.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caprese Pasta with Thai Basil?
- It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Caprese Pasta with Thai Basil made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Caprese Pasta with Thai Basil?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Caprese Pasta with Thai Basil?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 846.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caprese Pasta with Thai Basil easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Caprese Pasta with Thai Basil healthy?
- Caprese Pasta with Thai Basil has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 846.73 calories and 25.3 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 190.83 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.73 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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