Canadian Bacon and Mozzarella Penne |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is so good!!! Love the combinations of flavors in this pasta!! Ingredients:
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 1 1 1/2 in cubes |
1 garlic clove, minced |
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes |
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped |
1 small onion, chopped |
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes |
1/4 cup water |
1 lb penne |
1/2 lb canadian bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella, garlic, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, and the parsley.
2. In a large saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderately low heat. Cook the onion, stirring occasionally, until.
3. translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, water, the remaining 1/2.
4. teaspoon salt, and a pinch of red- pepper flakes. Reduce the heat and.
5. simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
6. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until just done, Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta-cooking water.
7. Drain.
8. Toss the pasta with the tomato sauce, mozzarella mixture, and Canadian bacon.
9. If the sauce seems too thick, add some of the reserved pasta-cooking water.
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