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Smooth Penne with Melted Mozzarella and Pan-Seared Egg
A quick one-person pasta dish in which dry smooth penne is tossed with melted fresh mozzarella and topped with a separately pan-seared egg cooked to a safe temperature, with crisp edges and a creamy yolk. A quick dinner idea, ready in 25 minutes.
≈ 308 kcal/100 g · ≈ 632 kcal/serving
25 minEasyFusion
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Ingredients
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dry smooth penne, durum-wheat semolina, no filling75 g
fresh unaged block mozzarella, grated70 g
large raw egg50 g
neutral cooking oil8 g
water for boiling pasta700 ml
salt1 g
ground black pepper1 g
Cookware and utensils
Large pot
Nonstick skillet
Colander
Tongs
Directions
01
Bring the water and salt to a boil in the large pot.
Products
water for boiling pasta — 700 ml; salt — 1 g
Action
boil
Time
6 min
Temperature
boiling
02
Add the dry smooth penne and cook it according to its package timing until just tender.
Products
dry smooth penne, durum-wheat semolina, no filling — 75 g
Action
cook
Time
10 min
Temperature
boiling water
03
Drain the penne in the colander.
Products
dry smooth penne, durum-wheat semolina, no filling — 75 g
Action
drain
Time
1 min
Temperature
hot
04
Heat half of the oil in the skillet over medium heat.
Products
neutral cooking oil — 8 g
Action
heat
Time
2 min
Temperature
medium heat
05
Crack the egg into the skillet and cook it until the white and yolk reach 71°C/160°F.
Products
large raw egg — 50 g
Action
sear
Time
5 min
Temperature
egg center 71°C/160°F
06
Add the remaining oil to the skillet and toss in the drained penne.
Products
neutral cooking oil — 8 g; dry smooth penne, durum-wheat semolina, no filling — 75 g
Action
combine
Time
1 min
Temperature
medium-low heat
07
Scatter the mozzarella over the penne and stir until it melts and coats the pasta.
Products
fresh unaged block mozzarella, grated — 70 g
Action
melt
Time
2 min
Temperature
medium-low heat
08
Season the pasta with black pepper and place the seared egg on top.
Products
ground black pepper — 1 g; large raw egg — 50 g
Action
plate
Time
1 min
Temperature
hot
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