penne caprese
Had something like this at our favorite Italian restaurant, Carmine's in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Amounts are flexible. Quick and easy
2 servings
- 4 oz. whole wheat penne
- 1 or more garlic cloves, chopped
- Olive oil
- 8 oz. bottled marinara sauce (half jar)
- Big handful fresh basil, sliced or torn
- About a cup of halved cherry tomatoes (or largely diced regular tomatoes)
- Fresh mozzarella (I use about 6 small balls, boccolini), in large dice
- Freshly ground cheese, not too much (we used Asiago)
While penne is cooking, stir garlic in olive oil until fragrant, add marinara sauce. Stir for a couple minutes, stir in basil.
About two minutes before penne is ready, stir in fresh tomatoes. Cook until penne ready, then remove from heat. Drain penne. Stir mozzarella into sauce gently and serve over penne with dusting of grated cheese.