Tomato N' Cheese Pasta

Pasta and tomato sauce are topped with cheese and cooked in the oven. This recipe would double easily for dinner for a family of 4. Add a tossed salad for a hearty meal.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minVegetarian

Pasta and tomato sauce are topped with cheese and cooked in the oven. This recipe would double easily for dinner for a family of 4. Add a tossed salad for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Pasta, small whole grain, shell, penne, or ziti
  • 1/2 medium onion Onion, chopped
  • 2 piece(s) Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil or canola oil
  • 15 tbsp Diced tomatoes, unsalted
  • 1/2 tsp Basil
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Mozzarella, part-skim shredded
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  2. In a small saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil until tender.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Add pasta to sauce.
  5. Transfer to a greased 1-quart baking dish. Top with cheeses.
  6. Bake, uncovered at 375 °F for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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