Name: Baked Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz of pasta (such as penne or rigatoni); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 can (14 oz) of diced tomatoes; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

How To Make Baked Pasta Recipe

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz of pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 can (14 oz) of diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
Add the diced tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the tomato sauce.
Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.