Easy One Pot Caprese Pasta

• Produce

  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 10-ounce container Grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 Onion, small
  • 1 28-ounce can Tomatoes with basil

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar

• Pasta & Grains

  • 12 oz Rigatoni or penne pasta, whole wheat

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 6 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 4 String cheese sticks, light

• Other

  • About 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish- optional

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Ingredients

• 12 ounces whole wheat rigatoni or penne pasta
• 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil
• 4 light string cheese sticks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 10-ounce container grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• About 12 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• About 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish- optional)
• 6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

• In a large pot, combine 3 cups water, pasta, crushed tomatoes, cheese pieces, grape tomatoes, onion, basil, garlic, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer ad cook uncovered until the pasta has softened, 25 to 30 minutes.  Much of the water will boil out. Serve drizzled with balsamic vinegar.  If desired, garnish with chopped basil and Parmesan.