Made with AI
Italian Green Chilli Cheese Pasta
Ingredients
- whole wheat penne pasta240 g
- green chillies (mild, deseeded and sliced)80 g
- low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded120 g
- cherry tomatoes, halved100 g
- olive oil2 tbsp
- garlic, minced2 cloves
- fresh basil leaves20 g
- salt1 tsp
- black pepper1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the sliced green chillies and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 6
Season the mixture with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well.
- 7
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables and aromatics.
- 8
Sprinkle the shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese over the pasta and stir until the cheese melts and coats the pasta evenly.
- 9
Remove from heat and add the fresh basil leaves, tossing gently to combine.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired. Enjoy your Italian Green Chilli Cheese Pasta!
