Easy Pasta alla Sorrentina Recipe: Discover Cheesy Comfort!
A simple and delicious recipe for Pasta alla Sorrentina, featuring cheesy goodness and comforting flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the marinara sauce and dried oregano to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, mixing well.
- Transfer half of the pasta mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Add the remaining pasta mixture and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables or protein for extra flavor.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg