How to make Tricolour Penne with Fresh Mozzarella -
Tricolour penne cooked with fresh mozzarella cheese also known as Bocconcini.
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Sanjeev Kapoor Kitchen.
Main Ingredients : Tricolour Penne Pasta, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Cuisine : Italian
Course : Noodles and Pastas
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Tricolour Penne with Fresh Mozzarella Recipe Card
Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots stretching to antiquity. Italian cuisine is simple and a number of dishes having only four to eight ingredients. They rely mostly on the quality of ingredients rather than elaborate preparation.
Noteworthy changes in Italian cuisine happened with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and maize, which are now an integral part of this cuisine. Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity each with a distinct taste. This cuisine today is probably one of the most popular in the world.
Prep Time : 6-10 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Tricolour Penne with Fresh Mozzarella Recipe
Tricolour Penne Pasta boiled 2 cups
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese 150 grams
Extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
Garlic cloves 2-3
Cherry tomatoes 16-18
Salt to taste
Crushed black peppercorns to taste
Red chilli flakes 1 teaspoon
Fresh basil leaves 8-10
Method
Step 1
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick pan. Crush garlic cloves and add to the pan and sauté for half a minute.
Step 2
Halve cherry tomatoes and add to the pan and mix well. Add salt, crushed peppercorns and cook till tomatoes are soft.
Step 3
Add tricolor penne and red chilli flakes and mix well.
Step 4
Roughly tear basil leaves and add. Add half the mozzarella cheese and mix well. Cook for a few minutes.
Step 5
Transfer the pasta onto a serving plate, garnish with the remaining mozzarella cheese and serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1718 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 105.9 gm
Protein : 59.5 gm
Fat : 117.4 gm
Other : Iron- 9.9mg
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