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Simple Tomato Pasta with Melted Cheese
A classic Italian pasta dish made with just a few ingredients. Penne pasta is coated in a quick tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a comforting, beginner-friendly meal that's ready in under 30 minutes.
20 min
Easy
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet4/10
Salty4/10
Sour5/10
Umami5/10
Spicy1/10
🥄 Texture
The pasta will be tender and well coated with a smooth, slightly viscous tomato sauce. Torn mozzarella melts into pockets of creamy, slightly stringy cheese that contrast with the soft penne.
👃 Aroma
Warm garlic and olive oil provide a savory, aromatic base while the cooked tomatoes give a bright, fresh tomato scent. The melting mozzarella adds a subtle milky note that softens the overall aroma.
🍷 Pairs Well With
Light-bodied red wine such as Chianti or Sangiovese; alternatively a crisp Pinot Grigio or sparkling water with lemon for a non-alcoholic option.
🥗 Side Dishes
Garlic bread or bruschetta; a simple mixed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette; roasted or steamed vegetables like broccoli or zucchini.
Ingredients(5 items)
- 1400g penne pasta
- 2400ml passierte tomaten (canned crushed tomatoes)
- 3200g mozzarella cheese (torn into pieces)
- 43 tablespoons olive oil
- 52 cloves garlic (minced)
Nutrition Information(per serving)
520
Calories
22g
Protein
68g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions (usually 10-12 minutes) until soft. Drain and set aside.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until it smells fragrant.
- 3
Pour the passierte tomaten into the pan with the garlic. Stir well and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Add the cooked pasta to the tomato sauce and mix everything together until the pasta is coated with the sauce.
- 5
Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl or plate, top with torn mozzarella cheese pieces, and let it sit for 1-2 minutes so the cheese starts to melt from the heat of the pasta.
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