Casserole: Penne with Tomatoes, Olives and Two Cheeses

posted by Joy 01-29-101 2:48 AM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Penne with Tomatoes, Olives and Two Cheeses
Recipe By : Bon Appetit
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:30
Categories : Pasta Italian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic -- minced
1 1/2 cups onion -- chopped
3 (28 oz.) cans tomato -- drained
2 teaspoons basil
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 pound penne
2 1/2 cups Havarti cheese -- grated
1/3 cup Kalamata olive -- sliced and pitted
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated
1/4 cup fresh basil -- chopped


Heat 3 Tbl. oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until onion is transluscent, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, dried basil and crushed red pepper. Bring to boil, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon. Add broth, bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until mixture thickens to chunky sauce and is reduced to about 6 cups, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 375. Cook penne in large pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Return pasta to same pot. Toss with 3 T olive oil. Pour sauce over and toss to blend. Mix in Havarti cheese. Transfer pasta to 13x9 inch glass baking dish. sprinkle with olives , then Parmesan cheese.
Bake until pasta is heated through, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with basil.

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