
Creato con AI
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.
While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced green chillies and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Season the mixture with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables and aromatics.
Sprinkle the shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese over the pasta and stir until the cheese melts and coats the pasta evenly.
Remove from heat and add the fresh basil leaves, tossing gently to combine.
Serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired. Enjoy your Italian Green Chilli Cheese Pasta!