Penne with Salsa Verde, Mozzarella, and Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Penne with Salsa Verde, Mozzarella, and Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons anchovy paste; 2 Tbsps drained capers; 473 milliliters cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters; 177 milliliters lightly packed flat-leaf parsley with thick stems removed; 340 grams fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 0 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 6 Tbsps olive oil; 340 grams penne rigate; 1 teaspoons red-wine vinegar; 1 teaspoons salt

Penne with Salsa Verde, Mozzarella, and Cherry Tomatoes might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. One serving contains 779 calories, 31g of protein, and 42g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet. A mixture of salt, capers, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the red wine vinegar you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Berry Pie as a dessert.

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, puree the parsley, the smashed garlic, the capers, and the anchovy paste with the olive oil, the wine vinegar, and the salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Anchovy Paste

Wine Vinegar

Olive Oil

Parsley

Capers

Garlic

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Food Processor

Blender

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne rigate until just done, about 13 minutes.

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Penne

Water

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Pot

Drain.

In a large bowl, toss the pasta with the parsley mixture, mozzarella, and tomatoes.

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Mozzarella

Tomato

Parsley

Pasta

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Bowl

Fresh Mozzarella: Fresh mozzarella is a soft, white cheese formed into a ball, which is usually packaged with water in plastic tubs to keep it moist. The cheese has a mild, milky taste that combines well with other, stronger flavors, and melts to a nice oozy texture. It's becoming more and more available in grocery stores; we have seen the Poly-O brand in many locations.

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Fresh Mozzarella

Cheese

Water

Drain the cheese before using.

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Cheese

Cut the mozzarella into cubes first thing and let it sit at room temperature while you prepare the rest of the recipe. That way the mozzarella will melt more quickly.

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Mozzarella

Wine Recommendation: Look for a white wine that goes well with the saltiness of the capers and anchovy paste and the acidity of the tomatoes. One from the south of France, such as an ugni blanc from the Ctes de Gascogne, will do nicely.

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Anchovy Paste

White Wine

Tomato

Capers

Wine

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Servings:

1teaspoons

anchovy paste 2Tbsps

drained capers 473milliliters

cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters 177milliliters

lightly packed flat-leaf parsley with thick stems removed 340grams

fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 2cloves

garlic, smashed 0teaspoons

fresh-ground black pepper 6Tbsps

olive oil 340grams

penne rigate 1teaspoons

red-wine vinegar 1teaspoons

salt

Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé are my top picks for Mexican. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. The Drappier Brut Nature André & Michel Pinot Noir Zero Dosage with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 60 dollars per bottle.