Description
Pasta alla Sorrentina is a classic Italian dish featuring pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 400g (14 oz) pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 800g (28 oz) canned whole tomatoes or fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 250g (9 oz) mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 50g (1/4 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional Parmesan cheese. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- You can add cooked sausage or ground beef for a meaty version of this dish.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs and spices for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Italian recipe, pasta dish, comfort food, vegetarian meal