Penne Pasta Casserole With Tomatoes
This penne pasta casserole is an easy, crowd-pleasing choice for potlucks, holidays, or any dinner where you want a hearty vegetarian option.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp kosher salt for the pasta cooking water
- 1 pound penne pasta
- Butter for the baking dish
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup chopped shallots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (2 cups)
Recommended Equipment
- 9-by-13-inch baking dish
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat; add the pasta and cook until al dente, following the package directions. Drain the pasta and set aside.1 tbsp kosher salt for the pasta cooking water | 1 pound penne pasta
- Heat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.Butter for the baking dish
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, and oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Combine the pasta with the sauce mixture and stir in half of the mozzarella cheese.1 tbsp olive oil | 1/2 cup chopped shallots | 3 cloves garlic | 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes | 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce | 1 1/2 tsp dried basil | 1/2 tsp dried oregano | Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper | 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- Turn the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and scatter the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- Bake the casserole for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the cheese is melted.
Tip: If assembling ahead, refrigerate the unbaked casserole and add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 21gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 1023mgPotassium: 387mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 422IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 227mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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