PENNE PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND CHEESE

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This recipe came from a fund-raising cookbook our neighborhood put together. It's very flavorful. Freezes well.

Provided by MrsEl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 (28 ounce) cans plum tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper (Make SURE it's GROUND)
2 cups chicken broth
1 lb penne pasta
2 1/2 cups grated havarti cheese
1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 3 Tbsp oil in pan.
  • Saute onion and garlic.
  • Mix in tomatoes, basil and ground red pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, breaking up tomatoes.
  • Add broth and boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer about 1 hour.
  • (Can make this much ahead.) Cook pasta and drain.
  • Toss with 3 Tbsp oil.
  • Mix pasta with sauce and then mix in Havarti cheese.
  • Put into 9x13 baking dish and sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in 375 oven about 30 minutes.
  • ½ of this recipe will easily serve 4.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.6, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 362.9, Carbohydrate 79.5, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 11.9, Protein 13.3

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