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Easy Baked Penne with Cheddar, Mozzarella and Tomatoes

Course Main Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • • 1 pkg 454g penne pasta
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • • 2 cups chopped white onion
  • • 2 cans 796 mls each tomatoes
  • • 1 jar 270 mls PC Splendido Tomato Pesto
  • • 1 1/2 cups No Name mozzarella shredded cheese
  • • 1 cup No Name shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Grease a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne for 5 minutes and drain. The pasta will still be slightly hard.
  • Meanwhile, place tomatoes (juices and all) into a large bowl and crush them using a potato masher.
  • In a large saucepan heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook until softened (usually 7-10 min). Stir in garlic. Add crushed tomatoes and stir in pesto. Increase heat to medium, cook for 8-10 minutes or until sauce is hot.
  • In a large bowl toss the sauce with the pasta and scrape into prepared baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella and cheddar. Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and browned.