Tomato N' Cheese Pasta

Name: Tomato N' Cheese Pasta
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole grain pasta (shell, penne, or ziti); 1/4 cup onion (chopped); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of your choice); 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces, un-salted); 1/2 teaspoon basil (fresh or dried); 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella (shredded); 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated)

Source: Cooking For You or Two University of Wyoming Extension Cent$ible Nutrition Program

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Pasta and tomato sauce are topped with cheese and cooked in the oven. Double this recipe for a family of 4. Add a tossed salad for a hearty meal.

Makes

2 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup whole grain pasta (shell, penne, or ziti)
1/4 cup onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of your choice)
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces, un-salted)
1/2 teaspoon basil (fresh or dried)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella (shredded)
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
In a small saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil until tender.
Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar, and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Add pasta to sauce.
Transfer to a greased 1-quart baking dish.
Top with cheeses.
Bake, uncovered at 375 °F for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes

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