Comforting Pasta alla Sorrentina with Mozzarella Bliss
Pasta alla Sorrentina is a classic Italian comfort food dish that combines pasta with a rich tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil. This ultimate comfort food recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its simple yet delicious flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 400g (14 oz) pasta (penne or rigatoni)
Sauce:
- 800g (28 oz) canned whole tomatoes or fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cheese:
- 250g (9 oz) mozzarella cheese, diced
- 50g (1/4 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook. Pour in tomatoes, season, and cook until thickened.
- Mix in Pasta: Combine cooked pasta with sauce.
- Add Cheese: Stir in mozzarella until slightly melted.
- Garnish: Add basil leaves.
- Bake (Optional): Transfer to a baking dish, top with Parmesan, and bake at 180°C (350°F) until golden.
- Rest: Allow to rest before serving.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and olive oil.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or chili powder to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pasta alla Sorrentina, comfort food, Italian pasta recipe, mozzarella pasta bake
