Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 1 pound your favorite pasta noodles
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8-12 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
  • 1 pint of grape tomatoes (cut in half)
  • 1/2 - 2/3 cup fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped + more for garnish)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook pasta according to directions.
  • While pasta is cooking saucepan add tomatoes sauce and heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer, reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese. Continuously stir over low heat until the pasta has finished cooking.
  • Drain pasta and set back into the large saucepan and add sauce, stir to combine.
  • Add tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella balls, I used 12 ounces to make it extra cheesy, but 8 ounces will work as well and 1/2 cup of basil, or more if you desire. Stir to combine. And place right into the oven, if you are using an oven safe sauce pan or spray with cooking oil a baking dish and add pasta to the dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  • Remove from oven, top with freshly chopped basil and Parmesan cheese.
  • Optional garnish - balsamic vinegar glaze, my son and I loved this addition!