Easy Penne Pasta Bake

CookinMamaof3's Note:

This is so easy and very good! I found it somewhere else on the internet.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 16 ounces penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 -2 garlic clove , chopped
• 28 ounces canned tomatoes , diced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper , to taste
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded

Directions:

1. Prepare penne in boiling, salted water as directed on package. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease 9 x 13 casserole.
3. Heat olive oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.
4. Add onion and garlic and saute until tender, about 4 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes and oregano and cook until heated through.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Combine penne, sauce and 1 cup mozzarella; mix well.
8. Pour into greased casserole and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
9. Bake for 20 minutes at 350.

Reviews

[Lynn 2574]

It turned out a little dry for me.... not nearly enough sauce for the amt. of pasta. I threw some home-made frozen meat-balls on top, poured some spaghetti sauce over that, then baked it, and it was much better. Will make it again this way.