Caprese Penne Pasta Dream!
Enjoy a quick and easy Caprese penne pasta with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy tomato sauce for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 box whole wheat penne
- 1 cup your favorite tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- Fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes (some halved, some left whole)
- 1 bunch of fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Cook whole wheat penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
- While pasta cooks, warm tomato sauce in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in sour cream and parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add the drained penne, cherry tomatoes (whole and halved), and chopped basil leaves to the sauce. Stir gently to coat.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish. Top generously with sliced fresh mozzarella.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Use good quality tomato sauce for the best flavor base.
- Don't overcook the pasta; it will finish cooking in the oven.
- Adjust the amount of cheese to your preference – more is usually better!
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little heat. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcook the pasta; it will finish cooking in the oven.
- Adjust the amount of cheese to your preference – more is usually better!
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little heat. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.