Pasta Caprese

SERVES: 2

CALORIES: 530

CARBS: 59 g

FIBER: 1 g

1. MAKE Pico Italiano and REST 30 minutes

   1. • 20 g olive oil

      • 1 t lemon juice

      • 1 t red wine vinegar

      • 1/2 t honey

      • 1 clove garlic, crushed

      • 2 cloves onion, diced

      • 2 Roma tomatoes

      • 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced

      • 2 T basil, sliced thinly

      • S&P

2. Make pasta and drain well

   1. • 168 g penne, al dente

3. ADD cheese to pasta and TOSS

   1. • 84 g fresh mozzarella cheese balls

      • 28 oz parmesan cheese, grated

4. ADD any of the following with the pico and TOSS

   1. • Olives

      • Capers

      • Sauteed mushrooms

      • Extra cheese