Taste of Home
Penne Salami Bake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 4-6 servings.
"This entree is so versatile that you can add whatever veggies you have on hand," relates Tanya Murray of Olympia, Washington. "I've tossed in a variety of produce, including mushrooms, peas, broccoli, zucchini and pattypan squash. Just saute them right along with the onion and garlic."
Ingredients
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2 cups uncooked penne pasta
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1 small onion, diced
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 garlic clove, minced
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2 cups canned diced tomatoes, drained
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 medium green pepper, chopped
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1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
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1/3 pound salami, cubed
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10 pitted ripe olives, halved
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Salt and pepper
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1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
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1.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, green and sweet red peppers, salami, olives, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
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2.
Remove from the heat; stir in pasta. Combine cheeses. Spoon half of pasta mixture into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1-1/3 cups cheese. Layer with remaining pasta and cheese.
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3.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
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