Sorrentina Recipe
Make Sorrentina Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Pasta Cooking
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tsp of salt.
- 3
Cook Pasta
Add the penne pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes
Add 300g of halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to soften.
- 8
Season the Sauce
Stir in 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
- 9
Add Basil
Add 1 cup of chopped fresh basil leaves to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 10
Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet along with some reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Toss to combine.
- 11
Finish with Cheese
Remove from heat and sprinkle 50g of grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta, stirring gently to combine.
