3 So-Easy Pasta Recipes Perfect for Spring

Photo by: Ingalls Photo, R29; Styled by Rhoda Boone

Perfect Penne With Basil & Mozzarella
We're not kidding - this is the perfect penne. That's not to say it's a revolutionary advancement in pasta technology. This is as simple as it gets, and sometimes, that's just what perfection means. The little black dress of the kitchen, this recipe is one we really think every foodie should have in their back pocket. Take it and make it your perfect ... more 

Photo by: Ingalls Photo, R29; Styled by Rhoda Boone

Perfect Penne With Basil & Mozzarella
We're not kidding - this is the perfect penne. That's not to say it's a revolutionary advancement in pasta technology. This is as simple as it gets, and sometimes, that's just what perfection means. The little black dress of the kitchen, this recipe is one we really think every foodie should have in their back pocket. Take it and make it your perfect penne.

Ingredients:
1 16 oz box penne
6 medium, ripe tomatoes
1 large bunch fresh basil
1 ball fresh mozzarella
3 cloves garlic, finely diced (or pressed)
Olive oil as needed

1. Chop tomatoes into large but bite-able chunks (we did them in eighths).

2. Obviously, you've washed all your vegetables already, but double check that the basil is clean since it has a tendency to be sandy when store-bought. Pull leaves off the bunch, and cut the too-big-to-bite leaves in half.

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