Penne Pasta Bake With Tomatoes and Mozzarella Cheese

Name: Penne Pasta Bake With Tomatoes and Mozzarella Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American,Italian
Ingredients: 16 ounces penne, or pasta of similar shape; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled, or about 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, or 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

A quick vegetarian penne pasta bake combines pasta with a rich tomato sauce and a generous melty cheese topping.

⭐ 4.2 (56 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 30 minTotal: 40 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

American Italian

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).
Butter a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish.
Start boiling salted water, then cook penne pasta according to package directions; drain.
Heat olive oil in a saucepan, sauté onion until translucent (about 4 minutes), then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes, basil, and oregano, then cook until heated through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine cooked penne, tomato sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella in a large bowl and stir well.
Transfer mixture to the buttered baking dish.
Top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 280 kcal

Carbohydrate: 38 g

Cholesterol: 19 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 14 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 540 mg

Sugar: 8 g

Fat: 9 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g