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Easy Penne Pasta Bake

By Diana Rattray, About.com

An easy pasta and cheese recipe with tomatoes.

Ingredients:

  • 16 ounces penne pasta or similar shape
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 large (28 oz) can tomatoes, broken up
  • 1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded cheese, Mozzarella , divided

Preparation:

Cook penne pasta in boiling salted water as directed on package; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan. Add onion; sauté for about 4 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic, tomatoes, and oregano; cook until heated through. Taste and add salt and pepper. Combine cooked penne pasta, the tomato mixture, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese; spoon into a in a lightly buttered casserole. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake the penne pasta recipe for about 20 minutes at 350°. Penne pasta recipe serves 6.

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