Easy Prep Pasta Bake

Name: Easy Prep Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 lb Italpasta Spaghetti; 1 small onion, diced; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp salt; 2 tsp black pepper; Pinch hot pepper flakes; 1 can Mutti Polpa Finely Chopped Tomatoes; 1 jar strained and puréed tomatoes (passata); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Ingredients

1 lb Italpasta Spaghetti
1 small onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
Pinch hot pepper flakes
1 can Mutti Polpa Finely Chopped Tomatoes
1 jar strained and puréed tomatoes (passata)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Add spaghetti to greased 13 x 9-inch (33 by 23cm) baking dish. Sprinkle onion, garlic, salt, black pepper and hot pepper flakes over top. Pour in chopped tomatoes, puréed tomatoes and 3 cups (750 mL) water. Drizzle with oil. Using tongs, stir to combine. Cover baking dish tightly with foil.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until pasta has absorbed most of the liquid. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until pasta is al dente and cheeses have melted. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil.