Penne Alla Pizza

Name: Penne Alla Pizza
Ingredients: 1 medium celery, diced; 12 medium red onion, diced; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 20 large basil leaves; 2 lbs fresh roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped or 2 lbs a 2 pound can of seasoned tomatoes, drained; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb regular penne or 1 lb multigrain penne; olive oil flavored cooking spray; 8 ounces lowfat mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 30 gaeta olives or 30 kalamata olives, drained and pitted; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; parmesan cheese, to taste

15 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 medium celery, diced
12 medium red onion, diced
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
20 large basil leaves
2 lbs fresh roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped or 2 lbs a 2 pound can of seasoned tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb regular penne or 1 lb multigrain penne
olive oil flavored cooking spray
8 ounces lowfat mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
30 gaeta olives or 30 kalamata olives, drained and pitted
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
parmesan cheese, to taste

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375F Combine celery, red onion, garlic, carrots, five slices basil leaves, tomatoes, and olive oil in a saucepan.
2

Cover and cook over low heat for an hour, stirring occasionally.
3

Adjust salt and pepper.
4

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook penne according to package instruction, minus one minute, so pasta is slightly undercooked.
5

Drain.
6

Coat a 13- x 9-inch pan with cooking spray.
7

In a large bowl, combine penne, tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, olives, remaining basil leaves (shredded or torn), and salt and pepper to taste.
8

Gently mix ingredients and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
9

Bake 15 minutes, covered with foil.
10

Serve hot.
11

Makes 6 to 8 servings.