Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta

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Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta



original recipe: http://www.annies-eats.com/2008/01/12/tomato-and-mozzarella-pasta-al-forno/

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2-14 oz. cans diced Italian plum tomatoes
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• S&P
• 1 lb. pasta (tubes)
• 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 2/3 c. parmesan

Instructions:

Heat oil in skillet. Add garlic and cook over medium high heat, 1 min. Add tomatoes and oregano and simmer rapidly, stirring occasionally until thickened, 15 min. Add S&P. Meanwhile, cook pasta. Toss pasta with sauce. Place half of pasta in an oiled 9×13” dish. Cover with half parmesan and half mozzarella. Top with remaining pasta, then parmesan and mozzarella. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.