Gourmet Baked Penne Pasta |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Outstanding recipe that came from Gourmet Magazine. Ingredients:
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
1 1/2 cups chopped onions |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
3 (28 ounce) cans italian plum tomatoes, drained |
2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil (optional) |
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes |
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth |
2 1/2 cups packed grated havarti cheese |
1/3 cup sliced black olives |
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1 lb penne pasta |
Directions:
1. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy Dutch oven; add onion and garlic and saute 5 minutes.
2. Mix in tomatoes, oregano and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, breaking up tomatoes with the back of the spoon.
3. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cook pasta until just tender; drain and return to same pot, toss with remaining oil.
6. Pour sauce over pasta, toss to blend.
7. Mix in Havarti cheese and transfer to a 13x9x3 baking dish. Sprinkle with olives, basil and Parmesan cheese.
8. Bake 30 minutes in preheated 375 degree oven.
9. Note: Can be made ahead and refrigerated. Increase baking time to 1 hour.
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