ELLEN'S BAKED PENNE PASTA CASSEROLE

ELLEN'S BAKED PENNE PASTA CASSEROLE image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz penne pasta
1 Tbsp butter
1/3 c chopped onion
1 jar(s) (24 oz.) prego spaghetti sauce flavored with meat
2 or 3 clove garlic, minced -- or -- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 c shredded hot pepper jack cheese
1/4 c parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. In a large pot, cook penne pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt butter and cook onion and garlic for about 3 minutes or until tender. Add the spaghetti sauce, basil, oregano, and half the mozzarella cheese. Stir to blend and allow mozzarella to melt.
3. Add the pasta to the sauce mixture and combine thoroughly. Pour into a greased 7x9x2" Pyrex baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella and all of the hot pepper jack cheese.
4. Cover dish and bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes or until bubbly. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve hot.