Pasta With Havarti And Basil - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    5 tablespoons olive oil
    2 cups finely chopped onions
    2 teaspoons minced garlic
    3 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained
    2 teaspoons dried basil
    1 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
    2 cups chicken broth
    1 lb penne
    2 1/2 cups packed grated havarti cheese
    1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
    1/2 cup finely chopped basil
Preparation
    Heat 3 tablespoons oil in skilled over medium high and add onion and garlic.
    Saute until onion is slightly browned.
    Mix in tomatoes, dried basil and crushed pepper.
    Bring to a boil.
    Break up tomatoes.
    Add broth and bring to a boil again.
    Reduce to simmer and cook until reduced to 6 cups, about one hour.
    Add salt and pepper to taste.
    Preheat oven to 375.
    Cook pasta, per package directions and drain well.
    Toss pasta with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
    Pour sauce over and mix well.
    Stir in havarti and transfer to a 13 x 9 baking dish.
    Sprinkle with parmesan and bake 30 minutes.
    When done, sprinkle with fresh basil.

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