Description
Pasta alla Sorrentina is a delicious Italian baked pasta dish featuring a flavorful tomato sauce, fresh basil, gooey melted mozzarella, and a crispy golden Parmesan topping. This comforting main course is perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz short pasta (such as gnocchi, penne, or rigatoni)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
Toppings:
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (cubed)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, then add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in basil and cooked pasta. Add mozzarella, fold gently, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake: Top with Parmesan and broil for 2–3 minutes until golden. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, mix mozzarella and provolone cheeses.
- While gnocchi is traditional, any short pasta works well in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
