Caprese Pasta

What you need:

    • 1 lb. penne pasta
    • 1 tsp. salt
    • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
    • 2 cups of your favorite spaghetti sauce
    • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • Fresh mozzarella (around 10 oz.)
    • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
    • 3 to 5 fresh basil leaves --or-- dried basil

Directions:

    1. Cook pasta according to box directions in salted water. Drain and drizzle with olive oil.
    2. Meanwhile, heat spaghetti sauce over medium heat in a large saucepan.
    3. Once heated through, add heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer for 2 minutes or until cheese has melted. Then pour over noodles.
    4. Cut mozzarella into 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside about 1/4 cup and then mix the rest with the tomatoes into the pasta.
    5. Pour into a greased 9x13" pan and top with the rest of the mozzarella.
    6. Bake at 350* for 20 to 30 minutes.
    7. Top with fresh or dried basil.

Recipe from I Heart Naptime