Throw-Together Pasta Bake
INGREDIENTS
- Cooking Time: 30
- Servings: 8
- Preparation Time: 45
- Pasta Dish:
- 1 box Cavatapi (or other pasta shape)
- 1 medium tomato
- 3 Tbsp fresh parsely, minced
- 8 0z block fresh mozarella, shredded
- 1 jar tomato basil pasta sauce
- salt
- Garlic Spread:
- 4 Tbsp margarine
- 1-2 tsp garlic powder
- 1-2 tsp dried parsley flakes
- dash salt
- Dinner Rolls
DIRECTIONS
- Pasta Dish:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, chop parsley and tomatoes.
- Shred mozarella, set 1/2 of it aside.
- Drain Pasta, place back in pot, add pasta sauce, tomatoes, parsely and half of the shredded mozarella. Season with salt as desired. Combine until even.
- Pour into a buttered casserole dish, top with rest of mozarella.
- Bake at 350F approximately 20 minutes or until desired tenderness.
- Garlic Spread:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Use as butter spread for dinner rolls.


