Description
Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta (Pasta alla Checca) is an easy and delicious dish featuring bursting cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil. Perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 large lemon
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- salt and pepper
- 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
- freshly grated parmigiano reggiano or pecorino romano
- extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and garlic.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and dried oregano, seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir well, then set aside to marinate.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add spaghetti. Cook until al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Transfer drained pasta to the bowl with the marinated sauce. Toss with pasta water until well coated.
- Tear fresh basil over the pasta and fold in gently. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with grated cheese and olive oil drizzle.
Notes
Feel free to adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
Marinating the tomato mixture enhances the flavors, so allow it to sit for at least 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg