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Fusilli alla sorrentina

Fusilli alla sorrentina

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Recipe for Italian fusilli pasta with mozzarella and tomatoes, perfect for those who enjoy Mediterranean cuisine.

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Recipe from Giulyfree, Xaura, Logudro, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This fusilli alla Sorrentina recipe is a delicious Italian dish that highlights fresh mozzarella cheese and juicy, ripe tomatoes. It’s perfect for a family dinner or gathering with friends, adding a touch of indulgence and freshness to your meal.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting5 min
  • Total40 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$10.95 $2.74 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $3.43
  • $3.74
  • $0.10
  • $2.80
  • $0.59
  • $0.26
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a large frying pan, heat the oil and brown the chopped onion, removing any green parts.
  2. Add the chopped hot pepper and sliced canned tomatoes. ≈ 3 min
  3. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens.
  4. Cook the pasta al dente, drain it, reserving some of the cooking water, and mix it with the sauce in a baking dish. ≈ 3 min
  5. Cover with slices of mozzarella. ≈ 3 min
  6. Bake for a few minutes, until the mozzarella is melted and gooey.
  7. Serve with plenty of pecorino cheese and a few basil leaves. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Fusilli alla sorrentina

  • 400 g of long fusilli (also known as corkscrew pasta)$3.43
  • 2 very fresh mozzarella cheeses$3.74
  • Half an onion$0.10
  • grated Pecorino cheese$2.80
  • olive oil$0.59
  • Fresh basil leaves$0.26
  • salt$0.03

Total$10.95

that's $2.74 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 400 g of long fusilli (also known as corkscrew pasta)
  • 2 very fresh mozzarella cheeses
  • 4 large beefsteak tomatoes, halved
  • Half an onion
  • 1 hot chili pepper
  • grated Pecorino cheese
  • olive oil
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • salt

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