Pasta Twists With Tomato And Mozzarella Recipe

Name: Pasta Twists With Tomato And Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, halved; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dry basil; 1/2 lb rotelle pasta (corkscrew-shaped pasta) or 1/2 lb fusilli (corkscrew-shaped pasta); 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; parmesan cheese, grated, if desired

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, halved
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dry basil
1/2 lb rotelle pasta (corkscrew-shaped pasta) or 1/2 lb fusilli (corkscrew-shaped pasta)
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
parmesan cheese, grated, if desired

1
Heat oil in a med size frying pan over medium heat.
2
Add garlic and cook, stirring, until it turns a pale golden brown.
3
remove and discard garlic.
4
In the same pan, add toatoes (break up with a spoon) and their liquid.
5
Add oregano, wine, salt, pepper and basil.
6
Adjust heat so mixture boils gently.
7
Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally until sauce is lightly thickened (approx 15-20 mins).
8
While sauce is cooking, cook pasta until al dente.
9
Drain pasta well and place in a warm serving bowl.
10
Mix pasta gently with mozzarella cheese.
11
Spoon tomato sauce over pasta.
12
Serve with French Bread and enjoy!

543

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, halved, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves, and more.

Yes, Pasta Twists With Tomato And Mozzarella falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta Twists With Tomato And Mozzarella

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