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Pasta alla Sorrentina (Easy 30-Minute Ultimate Comfort Food)
Michelle Carter

Pasta alla Sorrentina (Easy 30-Minute Ultimate Comfort Food)

A high-protein, halal-friendly reinvention of this classic Italian dish. Velvety tomato-balsamic sauce blends with Mafalde pasta and fresh mozzarella. Baked to golden perfection with a signature cheese pull.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 225

Ingredients
  

  • 250g Mafalde or Radiatori pasta
  • 550g ripe tomatoes
  • 120g fresh mozzarella, cubed
  • 20g extra virgin olive oil
  • 10g balsamic vinegar
  • 3g sugar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Blanch tomatoes: Bring water to a boil, add tomatoes, blanch for 30 seconds, transfer to ice bath, peel and dice.
  3. Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
  4. In a blender, combine diced tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  5. Toss cooked pasta with the sauce and cubed mozzarella.
  6. Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

For a low-carb option: Use lupin-based pasta or spiralized zucchini.
Convert to halal by ensuring all dairy products are halal-certified.
Bake time can be adjusted based on desired cheese texture.