Description
Pasta alla Sorrentina is a classic Italian comfort dish featuring pasta, tangy tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic herbs. This baked pasta is a comforting and flavorful meal that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (traditionally gnocchi or short pasta like penne or rigatoni)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes or tomato passata
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Cheese:
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add tomatoes, seasonings, and simmer.
- Combine and Bake: Toss pasta in sauce, mix with mozzarella, bake topped with cheeses.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with basil and enjoy hot.
Notes
- This dish is traditionally made with gnocchi, but any short pasta will work well.
- For extra richness, consider adding a drizzle of olive oil or a dollop of ricotta before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
