SUMMER PASTA*
2014-10-13 01:18:28
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound small tomatoes (either plum, cherry, or grape) chopped
- 8 ounces cold FRESH mozzarella, cut into small 1/2 inch cubes
- 8 large fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the penne. Cook the pasta until tender but still has a bit to it, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, in a heavy large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and a heaping teaspoon of salt and saute for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring often. Add the cooked pasta and stir together and let cook together for about 2 minutes. Take off the heat and add the mozzarella and basil, along with salt and pepper to taste. Toss one more time and serve!! Could it get any easier??
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Hey!
I am a 19 year old Bimbo from England 🙂
A quick question about your Summer Pasta Recipe (It looks gorgeous it the video!)
I am learning to cook so I have no idea! But after the red pepper flakes, is it necessary to add 1 teaspoon of salt, or can less be added?
Love from Tanya, England!! <3
Hi Tanya!! Thanks so much for the great question. You can add as much or as little salt as you would like. It is completely up to what tastes good for you. This goes for all recipes. Thanks so much for writing!!
xoxo
Blakely