Description
This recipe guides you to create a delicious Skillet Creamy Mozzarella Pasta. It’s quick, easy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- Pasta (e.g., penne or rigatoni): 1 pound
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 pint, halved
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Mozzarella cheese: 8 ounces, shredded
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Fresh basil: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat. Add pasta water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or sausage for extra protein.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can use different types of pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg