INGREDIENTS
1 lb
dry pasta (small or medium sized works best)
1 tsp
table salt
1/2 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp
dried basil
1
jar (23.50 ounces marinara sauce or any tomato-based pasta sauce)
1/4 cup
heavy cream
1 tbsp
balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup
Parmesan cheese (divided)
4 oz
mozzarella pearls (divided)
2 cups
grape or cherry tomatoes (halved, divided)
1/4 cup
chopped fresh basil (divided)