Description
Pasta alla Sorrentina is a delicious Italian dish featuring pasta baked with a rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the Pasta: Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, taking care not to let it burn.
- Incorporate Tomatoes: Pour in the canned or fresh tomatoes. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Mix in Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, combining it gently with the sauce until every piece is coated.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the diced mozzarella, allowing it to melt slightly into the pasta mixture.
- Garnish: Add freshly torn basil leaves and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Bake (Optional): For an extra cheesy top, transfer the pasta to a baking dish, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Rest: Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve: Dish out the Pasta alla Sorrentina, garnishing with additional basil and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to use fresh tomatoes if they are in season for a more vibrant flavor.
- This dish can be stored in the fridge and reheated for later meals.
- For added flavor, consider adding chili flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg