Gourmet Baked Penne Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 cups packed grated havarti cheese
1/3 cup sliced black olives
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb penne pasta

Preparation

Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy Dutch oven; add onion and garlic and saute 5 minutes.
Mix in tomatoes, oregano and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, breaking up tomatoes with the back of the spoon.
Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook pasta until just tender; drain and return to same pot, toss with remaining oil.
Pour sauce over pasta, toss to blend.
Mix in Havarti cheese and transfer to a 13x9x3 baking dish. Sprinkle with olives, basil and Parmesan cheese.
Bake 30 minutes in preheated 375 degree oven.
Note: Can be made ahead and refrigerated. Increase baking time to 1 hour.