PROVOLONE ZITI BAKE

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As easy as it is filling and delicious, this Italian meal appeals to everyone-and they won't even miss the meat. Serve with salad and hot French bread, and watch it disappear. -Vicky Palmer, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) Italian crushed tomatoes
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 package (16 ounces) ziti or small tube pasta
8 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, water, wine, sugar and basil. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Stir in uncooked ziti., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, covered, 1 hour. Top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until ziti is tender and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 763mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.