How To Make Cheese & Tomato Pasta Bakes
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and softened.
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Add the diced tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the tomato sauce.
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Pour half of the pasta mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Repeat with the remaining pasta and cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 30mg
- Sodium : 450mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 46g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 16g
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