Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese is the PERFECT flavor combination in my opinion. The smooth mozzarella, fresh basil and the zesty tomato blends together for a year-round fan favorite. I wanted to find a more filling, meal-worthy way to use this flavor and decided to transform it into a filling and hearty pasta salad (because who doesn't love pasta?). Find the recipe below:

Servings: 4

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 box gluten free pasta (I used Trader Joe's brown rice & quinoa spirals)

• 1 ball of mozzarella

• 2 heirloom tomatoes

• handful of fresh basil

• balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

1. Boil water in a large pot & cook pasta according to bag instructions

2. While pasta is cooking, dice mozzarella and tomatoes into bite size pieces

3. Heat a small pan over medium heat and add in 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar. Heat until the vinegar has turned into a glaze/reduction. Be careful not to overcook and remove from heat immediately

4. Finely chop basil and set aside

5. Once pasta is finished, combine into large bowl with mozzarella, tomatoes, and about 3/4 of fresh basil.

6. Divide into bowls and drizzle with balsamic reduction. Sprinkle with leftover basil and season with salt and pepper to taste

Hope you enjoy!

- Aubs