Simple & Delicious Penne Alla Checca Recipe

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Simple & Delicious Penne Alla Checca
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Directions:

  1. Boil the tomatoes for about 4-5 minutes. Not fully cooked just until they kinda crack and the tomato skin come off easy. Peel them, get the seeds out and then dice them.
  2. In a large bowl: Add the diced tomatoes, the fresh basil, oregano and thyme finely chopped, the garlic and the extra virgin olive oil.
  3. Salt and pepper for taste. Mix all the ingredients and to combine this delicious flavors just put them away for a bit - while the pasta is cooking.
  4. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente or just follow the package instructions.
  5. Cut the mozzarella cheese into 1/2 inch cubes.
  6. When the pasta is ready, save a 1/4 cup of pasta water, just in case the sauce looks a little dry or if you just want it a little more saucy.
  7. Drain pasta.
  8. Toss the hot pasta in the bowl with the fresh tomato mixture, add the mozzarella then toss again. Add pasta water if necesary.
  9. Plate, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 200.81 Kcal (841 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.17g 20%
Cholesterol 8.71mg 3%
Sodium 287.64mg 12%
Potassium 143.09mg 3%
Total Carbs 7.77g 3%
Sugars 2.41g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.78g 11%
Protein 12.46g 25%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 11%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 327.4mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 158.49 Kcal (664 kJ)
Calories from fat 93.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.4g 20%
Cholesterol 6.88mg 3%
Sodium 227.02mg 12%
Potassium 112.93mg 3%
Total Carbs 6.13g 3%
Sugars 1.9g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.19g 11%
Protein 9.83g 25%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 11%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 258.4mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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