Mozzarella Pasta
A simple yet delicious pasta dish featuring fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 250 g cherry tomatoes
- 50 g butter
- 50 g extra virgin olive oil
- 10 g chopped or minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
For the Pasta
- 100 g dried pasta or 200 g fresh pasta
- 125 g fresh mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
Cooking Preparation
- In a large pan over medium heat, combine the extra virgin olive oil and butter.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan, followed by the chopped garlic and salt. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until the tomatoes burst.
- Once the tomatoes have burst, sprinkle in the teaspoon of sugar.
- While the sauce simmers, boil your chosen pasta in salted water according to package instructions.
- Drain the pasta and reserve a small mug of the pasta water. Toss the drained pasta with the tomato sauce in the pan.
- Fold in the chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley.
- Serve the pasta in bowls, breaking fresh mozzarella over the top.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of water or olive oil.