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Cheesy Tomato Pasta Bake Recipe

Nancy Piran
This Cheesy Tomato Pasta Bake is an irresistable casserole the whole family will nosh! It's vegetarian-friendly, and oh so good. Look at that bubbly cheese.
3 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 635 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Roma Tomato halved
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Basil
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella cubed into 24 pieces
  • 8 ounces Penne
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 8 ounces Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray large baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place tomatoes on the bottom of the dish. Drizzle with olive, top with salt and pepper.
  • Roast in oven for 12 minutes or until tomatoes are soft.
  • In the meantime, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook penne about 12 minutes. Drain, set aside.
  • When tomatoes are done sprinkle with basil.
  • Top each tomato with a cube of mozzarella.
  • Spread penne evenly on top of tomatoes.
  • Pour heavy cream over pasta. Stir lightly.
  • Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Place back in the oven.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  • Serve and ENJOY!

Nutrition

Calories: 635kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 22gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 281mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
Keyword Baked, Casseroles, Cheese, Easy, Easy Dinners, Italian, Pasta, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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