No-Boil Pasta Bake
No-Boil Pasta Bake
Even an inexperienced cook should have no problem with this recipe—it's virtually foolproof. Add a green salad and some crusty bread, and you'll have a hearty and satisfying dinner in next to no time.This recipe was originally published in The Baltimore Sun.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) box of pasta (ziti, penne, or any other medium-sized, shaped pasta)
- 1 (24-ounce) jar of tomato sauce
- 24 ounce water
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- freshly ground pepper
- 2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 (16-ounce) box of uncooked pasta, 1 (24-ounce) jar of tomato sauce, 24 ounces water, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and freshly ground black pepper. Pour into the greased baking pan. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and stir well.
- Top with 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and pasta is fork-tender.