Penne with Spicy Tomato and Mozzarella Sauce

A simple, tasty vegetarian pasta dish featuring a spicy tomato sauce, fresh basil, and melted buffalo mozzarella.

Vegetarian Quick Italian Pasta Spicy

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

545.5

kcal / serving

2182 kcal total

Carbs

81.6g

per serving

326.4 g total

Fat

14.6g

per serving

58.2 g total

Protein

22.1g

per serving

88.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

CondimentsSauces

a splash

dash

to taste

Dairy

125

Buffalo Mozzarella

crumbled

Parmesan

grated, to serve

GrainsCereals

400

Penne Pasta

dried, cooked and drained

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

finely chopped

bunch

Fresh Basil

leaves torn

pinch

Salt

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground

OilsFats

Olive Oil

Vegetables

piece

Onion

finely chopped

piece

Red Chilli

seeds removed, finely chopped

400

Chopped Tomato

tinned

Method

Stir in tomatoes, vinegar, tomato purée, Tabasco, sugar, and half of the basil.

Stir in the crumbled mozzarella and drained pasta.

Simmer the sauce until thickened and reduced.

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add garlic and chilli and fry for 2 minutes.

Serve topped with remaining basil and grated Parmesan.

Fry onion for 5 minutes until softened.

Season with salt and pepper.