3 So-Easy Pasta Recipes Perfect for Spring

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

3. Tear mozzarella into pieces. No need to measure, but they should look about about thumb-sized in order to melt well into the pasta.

4. Sautee garlic in olive oil in a large skillet, then move it off the hot burner, but don't put it away - this pan comes back into play later.

5. Boil pasta until it's almost al dente (just a little bit too hard), then strain, reserving about 1/4 cup of the ... more 

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

3. Tear mozzarella into pieces. No need to measure, but they should look about about thumb-sized in order to melt well into the pasta.

4. Sautee garlic in olive oil in a large skillet, then move it off the hot burner, but don't put it away - this pan comes back into play later.

5. Boil pasta until it's almost al dente (just a little bit too hard), then strain, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water.

6. Here's what makes it magic: Pour reserved pasta water into the skillet with garlic and oil. Add pasta and remaining ingredients, and cook over a medium heat until the pasta is well coated, basil wilting, and cheese melted into the dish. Note: If you only have a small pan, you can do this in batches for each serving. Either way, you'll know it's done when you can't keep your hands off it.
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