Friday, April 11, 2008

Easy Pasta

3/4 cup olive oil (You can use a lot less. Just make sure the pasta is coated in it)

1 pound rigatoni, rotini, or penne pasta

Two 14.5-ounce cans diced italian style tomatoes

Two 14.5-ounce cans stewed italian style tomatoes

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place oil in a large bowl. Add dry pasta and stir until well coated; let stand for 20 minutes.

2. Add tomatoes to pasta mixture; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Transfer to a 2 1/2-quart baking dish or 9X13 pan. Cover aluminum foil. Bake, stirring every 10-15 minutes with a spoon, for 45 minutes to 60 minutes until pasta is tender.
3. Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese, and stir to incorporate. Serve immediately.