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