Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound small pasta (I used small shells)
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil (divided)
  • 1 cup seeded and diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounces mozzarella fresca (fresh mozzarella)

Instruction

  • Cook the pasta as per the package instructions.
  • While the pasta cooks, move the oven rack to the second-highest position. Preheat the broiler.
  • Drain pasta and add it back to the pot. Add in the sauce, and all but 1 tablespoon of the basil. Stir until pasta is well coated.
  • Add the pasta to a 2-quart pan. Sprinkle with diced tomatoes. Break mozzarella apart into small chunks, and evenly distribute over tomatoes.
  • Broil for 2-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden in areas. Watch broiler carefully!
  • Garnish with reserved basil; serve!