Macaroni with Fresh Mozzarella

By sassy47

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, cubed
• 1/2 pound celentani or other spiral pasta
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed, high-sided skillet, saute pan, or Dutch oven over medium-low heat until shimmering.
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for a minute to release its aromas.
Add the tomatoes and 1 cup of the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Add the pasta and cook, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes until the pasta is tender and the tomato sauce is thickened.
Add the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth as needed to cook the pasta through as it simmers.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from the heat and stir in the basil and mozzarella.
Serve immediately.