Caprese Penne Mac and Cheese

Caprese Penne Mac and Cheese combines the flavors of a classic Caprese salad with the comfort of creamy mac and cheese. It's a delicious twist on a beloved dish, featuring penne pasta tossed with cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a creamy cheese sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb penne pasta
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• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, diced
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• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
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• 3 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1/4 cup olive oil
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• 2 cups milk
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• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F

Follow the directions on the package to cook the penne pasta until it is al dente

Remove the water and set it aside

Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat

Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute, until the garlic smells good

Put cherry tomatoes in the pan and cook for about two to three minutes, until they start to get soft

Add cooked penne pasta, milk, diced fresh mozzarella, chopped basil, and grated Parmesan cheese

Mix everything together

Add pepper and salt to taste

Put the mixture in a baking dish and make sure it's spread out evenly

Put it in an oven that is already hot and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese melts and bubbles

Serve hot, and if you want, top with more basil leaves