Cheesy Baked Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 24 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup grated parmesan
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the 12 oz pasta until just shy of al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium. Add 1 chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the 24 oz crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

4. 4

   Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle the 2 cups mozzarella and 0.5 cup parmesan evenly over the top.

5. 5

   Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly with golden spots, about 15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot
• large oven-safe skillet
• colander
• wooden spoon

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