Sunday, December 23, 2012

Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta al Forno


Really yummy pasta dish!  We added red pepper flakes to the adult servings and it was a great amount of spice.  :)

Ingredients:2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushed2-14 oz. cans diced Italian plum tomatoes1 tsp. dried oreganoS&P1 lb. pasta (tubes)8 oz. mozzarella cheese, cubed2/3 c. parmesan
Directions:Heat oil in skillet. Add garlic and cook over medium high heat, 1 min. Add tomatoes and oregano and simmer rapidly, stirring occasionally until thickened, 15 min. Add S&P.Meanwhile, cook pasta. Toss pasta with sauce. Place half of pasta in an oiled 9×13” dish.Cover with half parmesan and half mozzarella. Top with remaining pasta, then parmesan and mozzarella. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.