Quickie Pasta Bake

Name: Quickie Pasta Bake
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: pasta; vegetable oil; onions; tomatoes; oregano; salt and black pepper; cheese

Submitted by jsekura

If you’re in a hurry, this succulent dish is for you! Can be served as an appetizer or the main course.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

20 min

READY

40 min

Ingredients

POUND PASTA
penne, rotini, or shell

TABLESPOON VEGETABLE OIL

EACH ONIONS
chopped

OUNCES TOMATOES
crushed

TEASPOON OREGANO
dried

X SALT AND BLACK PEPPER *

CUPS CHEESE
grated, any type

Directions

Preheat oven to 325℉ (160℃). Cook pasta on stove and drain. Meanwhile, heat oil in saucepan. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft (about 5 minutes). Add tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper, cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Combine cooked pasta, sauce and 1½ cups grated cheese in ovenproof dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 350℉ (180℃).