Tomato N' Cheese Pasta

Pasta and tomato sauce are topped with cheese and cooked in the oven. Double this recipe for a family of 4. Add a tossed salad for a hearty meal.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 45 min
• Total: 1 hr
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• High-Fiber

Tags

• bake
• comfort food
• savory
• classic
• kid-friendly

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole grain pasta ((shell, penne, or ziti))
• 0.25 cup onion (chopped)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces, un-salted)
• 0.5 teaspoon basil (fresh or dried)
• 0.5 teaspoon oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup part-skim mozzarella (shredded)
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

1. Cook whole grain pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. In a small saucepan, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until tender.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar, and black pepper.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat.
6. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
7. Add whole grain pasta to sauce.
8. Transfer to a greased 1-quart baking dish.
9. Top with part-skim mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
10. Bake, uncovered at 375 °F for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 357
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbohydrates: 50.6 g
• Fat: 13.4 g
• Fiber: 9.8 g
• Sodium: 162 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
• Sugar: 7.9 g
• Cholesterol: 11 mg