Spaghetti Pesto with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

(from Carolyn’s recipe box)

Store leftover pasta and topping separately for reheating.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: family favorite, healthy, pasta, quick and easy, vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb whole grain thin spaghetti
  • 8 oz pre-made pesto
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz marinated mozzarella balls, drained and halved
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp cider or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. Prepare spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.

  2. While the spaghetti is cooking, stir together tomatoes, mozzarella, oil, vinegar and pepper.

  3. Mix together spaghetti, reserved cooking liquid and pesto until spaghetti is well coated.

  4. Serve spaghetti warm, and top with unheated tomato and mozzarella mixture.

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