Craving a comforting, hearty meal that’s easy to make and full of flavour? This One-Pot Tomato Penne with Mozzarella Balls is the perfect answer. In just 25 minutes, you can create a deliciously rich and satisfying dish, all in one pot, making cleanup a breeze. 

The combination of tender penne, juicy tomatoes, and melty mozzarella balls creates a luscious texture that’s enhanced by the sweet-sautéed peppers and fresh spinach.

Topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fragrant basil, this dish is ideal for a cozy dinner for two. Serve it up with a dollop of green pesto for an extra burst of flavour.

• 160g ZENB pasta Penne
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large red onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 yellow or red peppers, finely sliced
• 100g baby spinach
• 400g tin chopped or cherry tomatoes
• 400ml hot water
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 100g Mozzarella or Mozzarella balls
• 1 handful of torn basil leaves
• Sea salt and pepper
• 20g Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon green pesto

INSTRUCTIONS

In a one-pot pan with a lid, sauté the onions for around 5 minutes, on a medium heat before adding the garlic. Cook for 2 more minutes.

Finely slice the peppers into strips and add to the onions, sauté for a further 3-4 minutes.

Next all the tomatoes, water, pasta, tomato puree and stir though. Heat to a simmer and then cover with a lid and reduce the heat to a medium heat.

Cook for 12 minutes, stirring half way through cooking. Check that the pasta is all dente (otherwise cook a little longer). Season with salt and pepper.

Stir through the spinach, and add the torn basil.

Add the chopped Mozzarella or Mozzarella balls and Parmesan and serve.