INGREDIENTS
1 lb
Penne pasta
2 tbsp
unsalted butter
1 tbsp
freshly minced garlic
1 tsp
fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp
kosher salt
1/4 tsp
hot pepper flakes
2 tbsp
all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups
whole milk
1/4 tsp
freshly cracked black pepper (or white pepper if you prefer)
1/2 cup
grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese
2 cups
grape tomatoes, halved
12
Mozzarella balls
1/2 cup
thinly sliced, fresh basil leaves