Incredible Pasta

Incredible Pasta is a easy Italian recipe that serves 4. 560 calories per serving. Recipe by Chocmiel on YouTube.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 22 min | Total: 42 min

Cost: $6.75 total, $1.69 per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
  • 2 units Garlic cloves (finely minced)
  • 400 g Tomato pulp (passata) (canned, unsalted)
  • 500 ml Chicken broth (prepared from a cube or liquid)
  • 300 g Pasta (penne, fusilli or farfalle) (choose a shape that holds sauce well)
  • 1 tsp Fleur de sel
  • 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Powdered chili (cayenne or Espelette) (adjust to taste)
  • 150 g Frozen peas (quickly thawed or added directly)
  • 200 ml Light thick cream (type "light cream")
  • 150 g Fresh mozzarella (cut into small dice)
  • 5 leaves Fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients

    Finely mince the two garlic cloves, cut the mozzarella into small dice and measure all ingredients.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Sauté the garlic

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in the skillet over medium heat, add the minced garlic and sauté for 20 seconds until fragrant.

    Time: PT30S

    Temperature: medium heat

  3. Add the tomato and broth

    Pour in the tomato pulp then the chicken broth. Stir and bring to a gentle boil for 2 minutes.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: medium heat

  4. Cook the pasta

    Add the pasta, season with fleur de sel, pepper and chili. Cover and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring once halfway through.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: medium heat

  5. Add the peas

    Add the frozen peas, cover again and continue cooking for 3 minutes.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: medium heat

  6. Mix in the cream

    Turn off the heat, pour in the light cream and gently stir to achieve a velvety sauce.

    Time: PT2M

  7. Melt the mozzarella

    Stir in the mozzarella dice, cover the skillet and let rest for 2 minutes off the heat so the cheese melts gently.

    Time: PT2M

  8. Plating and serving

    Divide the pasta into bowls, sprinkle with a turn of black pepper and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
560
Protein
21 g
Carbohydrates
54 g
Fat
23 g
Fiber
3 g

Dietary info: contains dairy, contains gluten

Allergens: gluten, milk, cream

Last updated: March 14, 2026

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Incredible Pasta

Recipe by Chocmiel

Creamy tomato pasta with melting mozzarella and peas, all cooked in a single skillet. Quick, economical and ultra tasty, perfect for a weekday dinner.

EasyItalianServes 4

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Source Video
11m
Prep
15m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
36m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.75
Total cost
$1.69
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Sauté the garlic without burning it
  • Cook the pasta al dente, respecting the cooking time
  • Melt the mozzarella off the heat to prevent it from separating

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot oil when sautéing the garlic.
  • The broth bubbles vigorously; handle with care.

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