Easy Italian Pasta Casserole |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This recipe is so easy and so yummy. We have it often at my house on those busy weeknights when I'm just too tired to get crazy in the kitchen. I usually serve this dish with cottage cheese and garlic bread as sides. It's my 16 year-old, pasta-loving son's favorite! We hope you'll love it too! OPTIONAL: You can add 1 pound of browned and drained hamburger or Italian sausage or throw in some pepperoni slices if your family likes it meaty! Ingredients:
1 (26 ounce) jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce |
1 (26 ounce) sauce jar filled with water (and a splash of red wine if you like) |
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce |
16 ounces penne or 16 ounces ziti pasta or 16 ounces rigatoni pasta, uncooked |
2 teaspoons italian seasoning |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano |
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (italian-blend is tasty) |
Directions:
1. Stir all ingredients, except the cheese, into a sprayed 9 x 13 casserole dish.
2. Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 425°F for 45 minutes.
3. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes more.
4. Stir in 1/2 the shredded cheese and top with the other 1/2.
5. Return to oven just until the cheese on top is nice and melty.
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