Gourmet Baked Penne Pasta

Submitted by Skooch

"Outstanding recipe that came from Gourmet Magazine."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped fresh basil (optional)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 1⁄2 cups packed grated havarti cheese
• 1⁄3 cup sliced black olives
• 1⁄3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 lb penne pasta

directions

1. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy Dutch oven; add onion and garlic and saute 5 minutes.
2. Mix in tomatoes, oregano and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, breaking up tomatoes with the back of the spoon.
3. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cook pasta until just tender; drain and return to same pot, toss with remaining oil.
6. Pour sauce over pasta, toss to blend.
7. Mix in Havarti cheese and transfer to a 13x9x3 baking dish. Sprinkle with olives, basil and Parmesan cheese.
8. Bake 30 minutes in preheated 375 degree oven.
9. Note: Can be made ahead and refrigerated. Increase baking time to 1 hour.

Reviews

[Acerast]

Great pasta dish!! I had not cooked with Havarti cheese before and was absolutely thrilled with the result! It melted nicely into the pasta and contributed great flavor! To suit my family I used only half of the crushed red pepper which resulted in a hint of heat - perfect for us. I also measured the juice from the tomatoes, added water to equal 2 cups of liquid, and also added chicken bouillon -all in place of the chicken broth. I did make it ahead and baked it later - that worked well according to your directions. Delicious! We'll make this one again. Thanks Skooch.