Pasta with mozzarella is a classic Italian dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste, and it is a great way to use up leftover pasta. The key to making a great pasta with mozzarella is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The pasta should be cooked al dente, and the mozzarella should be creamy and flavorful. You can add other ingredients to your pasta, such as tomatoes, basil, or garlic, to create a dish that is even more flavorful.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PASTA WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATOES AND FRESH BASIL
During the summer season, I like to prepare this pasta salad featuring garden-fresh tomatoes and basil. Fresh mozzarella adds a tasty touch.-Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, HI
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cheese, oil, garlic, salt and pepper; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour., Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Add to cheese mixture. Stir in basil and tomatoes. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
QUICK TOMATO-BASIL PASTA WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA
Look for fresh mini mozzarella balls in the gourmet cheese section of your supermarket. This is an easy meal to prepare, and a delicious one ot eat!! Campanelle can also be used for the pasta.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, and pepper flakes in medium saucepan over medium heat until fragrant but not brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in crushed and diced tomatoes, bring to simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons basil, sugar and 1/2 teaspoons salt.
- Add 1 tablespoons salt and pasta to boiling water. Cook until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, drain pasta, and transfer back to pot. Stir in sauce and remaining tablespoons oil, and cook over medium heat until heated through (adding reserved water if pasta seems dry), about 1 minute. Stir in mozzarella and season with salt. Serve, sprinkling with remaining 2 tablespoons basil and Parmesan.
PASTA WITH FRESH VEGETABLES AND MOZZARELLA
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil for the pasta. In a serving mixing bowl combine the tomatoes, scallions and mozzarella and set aside. Add fresh pasta to water and cook quickly just until al dente; drain and place in serving bowl. In a medium size skillet melt butter with olive oil. Add watercress and arugula and saute for a couple of minutes just to wilt. Add yellow bell pepper and saute a minute just to begin cooking and remove from heat. Add arugula mixture and toss the ingredients together with salt and pepper red flakes. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle fresh radish and cucumbers on top.
BAKED BOW-TIE PASTA WITH MOZZARELLA
This family-friendly pasta dish made with bow-tie pasta, chicken sausage, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan is absolutely batty. It comes together it under one hour, so you can get dinner on the table in a flash before trick-or-treating begins.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain; set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, oregano, and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer; cook, stirring and breaking up tomatoes until slightly thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt.
- Add pasta, sausage, and half the mozzarella; toss to combine. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake until bubbly and top is lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
PASTA WITH MINT, BASIL AND FRESH MOZZARELLA
In this green pasta dish, basil, mint, Parmesan and garlic are blended into a smooth pesto-like sauce, then tossed with pasta, creamy mozzarella and crunchy pine nuts just before serving. Marinating the mozzarella in some of the sauce as the pasta cooks imbues the mild cheese with flavor, and allows it to start softening so it melts in contact with the pasta. Serve this hot or warm, when the cheese is supple and a little runny.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts, shaking the pan frequently, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- In a blender or mini food processor, combine Parmesan, basil, mint, garlic, salt and chile flakes. Pulse to combine, then add oil and process until smooth, adding more oil if needed to make a smooth paste. Taste and adjust salt and chile flakes if needed.
- Transfer 2 tablespoons sauce to a small bowl and stir in mozzarella. Cover and let marinate at room temperature while boiling the pasta.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Use a mug to scoop out approximately 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl.
- To serve, toss pasta with sauce and marinated mozzarella, adding a little of the reserved pasta water if the mixture looks dry. (It's O.K. if the mozzarella melts slightly while you're tossing.) Top with pine nuts, torn basil and mint, black pepper, Parmesan and another drizzle of oil to serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 785, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 417 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
BAKED SPAGHETTI AND MOZZARELLA
This new take on spaghetti is baked with fresh mozzarella, canned tomatoes, and aromatic basil for a crispy casserole main dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a food processor, pulse tomatoes until coarsely chopped. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Cook at a rapid simmer until sauce thickens, about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta 5 minutes (it will still be crunchy). Drain pasta and return to pot. Add tomato sauce, basil, and half the mozzarella and toss to combine. Transfer mixture to a 3-quart baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is golden and edges are bubbling, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 724 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 33 g
MOZZARELLA BAKED SPAGHETTI
This satisfying easy baked spaghetti recipe comes together and will please everyone at your table. Add a salad and breadsticks, and dinner's done. -Betty Rabe, Mahtomedi, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat egg, milk and salt. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large skillet, cook beef, sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce. Spoon over the spaghetti mixture. , Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cool spaghetti completely before tossing with egg mixture. Transfer to baking dish; cover and refrigerate. Meanwhile, prepare meat sauce and cool completely before spooning over spaghetti mixture. Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 718mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
MAMA'S BEST EVER SPAGHETTI AND MOZZARELLA MEATBALLS
Baked homemade meatballs are served over hot spaghetti with lots of sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.
Provided by RAGÚ®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ragu®
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
- Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, mozzarella cheese, and garlic in a medium bowl. Use a 1/4 cup measure or ice cream scoop to portion into 12 to 13 meatballs. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Baked until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Bring the Ragu® Sauce to a simmer in a 12-inch skillet. Gently place the cooked meatballs into the sauce. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Ladle some of the sauce over hot pasta and toss to coat. Serve with more sauce and the meatballs with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 94.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1006 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
Tips:
- To choose ripe and flavorful tomatoes, look for those that are deep red in color and feel heavy for their size. Avoid tomatoes that have blemishes or bruises.
- Fresh basil adds a delicious flavor to this dish, but you can also use dried basil if you don't have any fresh on hand. If using dried basil, add 1 teaspoon to the sauce.
- If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar. However, balsamic vinegar has a unique flavor that really complements the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
- Be sure to use a good quality olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice, as it has a richer flavor and aroma.
- If you're using fresh mozzarella, be sure to drain it well before slicing it. This will help prevent the pasta from becoming watery.
- This pasta dish is best served immediately. However, you can make it ahead of time and reheat it gently over low heat.
Conclusion:
Pasta with mozzarella is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella cheese is simply irresistible. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table, and it's a great way to use up any leftover tomatoes you have on hand.
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