Description
A comforting and flavorful Italian dish, Pasta alla Sorrentina features tender pasta coated in a rich tomato sauce, topped with gooey melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. This baked pasta is a satisfying main course perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces short pasta (such as gnocchi, penne, or rigatoni)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Cheese:
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and simmer. Stir in basil.
- Combine: Toss drained pasta with sauce, mozzarella, and reserved water. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake: Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Broil or bake until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and enjoy!
Notes
- Gnocchi is traditional, but any short pasta works.
- Use homemade marinara for a richer flavor.
- You can prep ahead and bake when ready.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
