Description
A cheesy, comforting Italian dish perfect for weeknight dinners that will please even picky eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (penne or ziti)
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes or canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Chop fresh tomatoes or prepare canned crushed tomatoes and cube mozzarella cheese.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chopped or crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.
- Fold in cubed mozzarella and half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Pour pasta mixture into a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and extra mozzarella, if desired.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding veggies like spinach or bell peppers to the sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pasta Alla Sorrentina, Italian pasta, cheesy pasta, comfort food, weeknight dinner