Potato and Cheese Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta
• 1 large potato
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 8 oz pasta and 1 large potato (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes). Cook until pasta is al dente and potato is tender, about 10-12 minutes.

2. 2

   Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and potato.

3. 3

   In the same pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Return the pasta and potato to the pot. Add 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss over low heat until the cheese melts and coats everything, about 2 minutes. Add more pasta water if needed.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper, then stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot
• colander
• wooden spoon

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