Healthy Recipes Ingredients Healthy Pasta and Noodle Recipes Melting Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella Pasta 5.0 (1) 1 Review This simple yet delicious pasta dish combines cherry tomatoes with mozzarella, highlighting their natural sweetness and mozzarella’s creamy, gooey texture. Mozzarella pearls are the perfect size for mixing into the finished dish. If you can’t find them, chopped fresh mozzarella will work well too. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 1, 2024 Tested by Hilary Meyer Tested by Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working as a freelancer in the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Ali Redmond Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 8 ounces whole-wheat rotini or other short tube pasta 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ -½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound cherry tomatoes (about 3 cups) ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze, plus more for drizzling 1 cup halved mozzarella pearls Directions Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup cooking water, then drain the pasta. Ali Redmond Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, salt, Italian seasoning, pepper and the reserved pasta water. Bring to a lively simmer and cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat as needed, until the tomatoes burst and the sauce has thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Ali Redmond Add the pasta, basil and balsamic glaze; stir to combine. Stir in mozzarella. Garnish with basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired. Ali Redmond Nutrition Information Serving Size: 1 1/2 cupsCalories 418, Fat 19g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 22mg, Carbohydrates 50g, Total Sugars 7g, Added Sugars 1g, Protein 15g, Fiber 7g, Sodium 632mg, Potassium 563mg EatingWell.com, August 2024 Rate It Print