The typical ingredients found in caprese, i.e. mozzarella and tomato, bring out all the creativity and lightness of the Mini Farfalle, the protagonist of the first course.
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INGREDIENTS |
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Mini Farfalle Barilla |
350 |
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Cherry tomatoes |
150 |
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Mozzarella cheese |
125 |
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Basil |
35 |
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Chopped onion |
1 |
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tablespoons |
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Extra-virgin olive oil |
2 |
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tablespoons |
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Garlic |
1 |
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clove |
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Salt |
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to taste |
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PREPARATION |
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Chop the garlic and onion and brown them in a pan with the oil. Dice the tomatoes after having skinned them and removed their seeds. Add them to the onion and garlic mixture along with the basil leaves and cook for three minutes. Season with salt to taste. Now dice the Mozzarella cheese. |
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Cook the Mini Farfalle in lots of salted water, drain, then stir in the sauce and diced Mozzarella cheese. |
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CHEF'S NOTE |
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To add more flavor to the dish, you could replace the mozzarella with cubed caciotta cheese. |
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To obtain a more delicate flavor, suitable for children, you could eliminate the garlic and replace the basil with chopped parsley.
Well-balanced in terms of nutritional value, this recipe is especially rich in vitamin A, important for good vision, and vitamin C, which thanks to its antioxidant action is essential for well-balanced good health.
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