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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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta Twists With Tomato And Mozzarella

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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