I made this baked pasta recipe using ingredients that I had purchased and needed to use up. It was so simple to make and my family loved it. You will need the following ingredients:
Recipe:
1/2 pound of pasta (I used penne)
1/4 of an onion, diced
1 package of cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon of oil
1 garlic clove, minced
6.5 oz package of soft spreadable cheese
1/3 cup of bread crumbs
2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons of butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 cup of shredded mozzerlla cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Cheese and Tomato PastaPhoto bySheree
Place the softened cheese in the center of a 9 x 9 baking dish and add the cherry tomatoes around it. Add the onions and the garlic and then drizzle the oil over the dish and season with salt and pepper to your taste.
Cook the pasta according to package. Drain. Tip: Save about 1/2 cup of the cooking water to use when mixing the pasta in with the cheese and tomatoes.
Cheese and Tomato PastaPhoto bySheree