Easy Pasta alla Sorrentina Recipe with Smoked Scamorza and Tomatoes
If you’re craving a comforting and delicious meal, look no further than this Easy Pasta alla Sorrentina Recipe with Smoked Scamorza and Tomatoes. This delightful dish combines the rich, smoky flavor of scamorza cheese with sweet cherry tomatoes for a satisfying experience that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this creamy pasta in just 35 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (sliced)
- 1 kg cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 230 g smoked scamorza cheese (cubed)
- 250 g paccheri pasta
- 1 handful basil leaves (torn)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and gently cook until soft.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and let simmer for about 15 minutes until they break down. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook paccheri according to package instructions until al dente (about 8–10 minutes).
- Drain the pasta and combine it with the tomato sauce. Fold in cubed smoked scamorza and torn basil leaves until everything is well mixed and creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg