a lot of my friends cook and cook well. and then i have those few (who will remain nameless) that refuse to do it and claim they can't. my husband would fit into this category. i find this completely odd knowing all recipes have step by step instructions from start to finish. i think it comes down to the fear of the unfamiliar. let's dedicate a few posts to those few near and dear... the easiest, most simple and delicious recipes ever. (you'll notice i will post others' recipes but will give them the credit they deserve.)
fusilli alla caprese
1 lb. fusilli pasta
2 pints cherry tomatoes
handful of basil, torn
8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cubed
3 tbl olive oil
black pepper and salt to taste
1. heat the olive oil in a saute pan. add the tomatoes and let them go at it for a good 10-15 minutes at a low temp. about half way thru, simply mash with a fork or potato masher. the idea here is to get a tomatoe-y ragu. add a generous amount of salt and pepper to your liking. keep in mind this is the only seasoning in the dish, so you'll need quite a bit.
2. cook pasta to al dente (mushy pasta is the worst). drain, reserving a cup of the pasta water.
3. pour the pasta into the ragu. add reserved pasta water a half a cup at a time if needed to loosen up the ragu. turn off the heat and add the basil and mozzarella and stir until the mozzerella oozes a tiny bit.
adapted from giada de laurentis
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