Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Mozzarella Pearls

Name: Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Mozzarella Pearls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 oz pasta, such as fusilli, penne or farfalle; 1 (8.5-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; ½ teaspoon salt, plus more for the pasta water; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon sugar; 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving; ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons pine nuts; ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 (8 oz) tub fresh mozzarella pearls, drained (alternatively, use a fresh mozzarella ball and cut into chunks)

Prep 10m

Cook 15m

Total 25m

This pasta dish with sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella pearls is a flavorful and satisfying meal. The pasta is cooked to perfection and then tossed with a rich and savory sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, and pine nuts. The addition of mozzarella pearls adds a creamy and indulgent finish.