These Penne with Cherry Tomatoes, Sausage, and Mozzarella are a super quick dish to prepare, and I guarantee they will disappear in a flash. Make a bit extra, as there will surely be none left.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz Penne Rigate
- 8.8 oz Mozzarella
- 7.1 oz Sausage
- 7.1 oz Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 tbsps Olive Oil
- 2 tsps Coarse Salt
Preparation
Cut the mozzarella into small cubes and set aside.
Wash the cherry tomatoes, cut them into quarters.
In a pan, add the olive oil, add the cherry tomatoes, and cook for a few minutes.
Now add the sausage after removing the casing and try to crumble it as much as possible, cook for a few minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large pot, add plenty of water, as soon as it boils, add the salt and pasta.
About 3 minutes before the end of the cooking time, drain the pasta with a slotted spoon and put it directly into the pan with the sauce.
Continue cooking for about two minutes, stirring occasionally, if the pasta is dry, add a bit of cooking water.
Add the mozzarella spreading it over the entire surface, otherwise it might clump together.
Stir to combine the ingredients, if dry add a bit more cooking water.
Serve hot.
Tips/Advice
Make sure to cut the mozzarella into fairly small cubes, quickly stir the pasta after adding the cheese to prevent it from clumping together.
If you liked the Penne with Cherry Tomatoes, Sausage, and Mozzarella, try other recipes with sausage:
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