AMIEs PASTA alle mozzarella

• 500 grams tomatoe paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 fresh ground pepper
• 5 pcs. basil leaves or 1tsp. basil powder
• 320 grams pasta, penne or tortiglioni
• 3 tbsp grated parmesan
• 250 grams mozzarella, thinly sliced
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 stick celery, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, finely chopped

1. Pour the tomatoe paste in a medium, heavy-based saucepan over low-medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots and celery.
3. Pour the olive oil and bring to the boil.
4. Decrease the heat to low and gently simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Stir in the basil leaves and season with salt and pepper.
6. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to the boil.
7. Add a tsblespoon of salt and a splash of oil.
8. Cook the pasta according to the packet directions, until al dente.
9. Drain and put in a large serving bowl.
10. Pour sauce over the pasta and toss to combine.
11. Add the mozzarella and toss to coat.
12. Served topped with parmesan.
13. Serves hot!

olive oil, salt, ground pepper, basil, pasta, parmesan, mozzarella, onion, celery, carrots

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/336314-amies-pasta-alle-mozzarella (may not work)