Sometimes, on a crazy, insane, and slightly overwhelming start to the week kinda Monday, all you need is a little comfort food hug in your life. This, my friends, this is that hug. K, I’m out. Short, sweet, and to the comforting point.
Baked Comfort Food Heaven.
You’ll need;
1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
8 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon fresh basil, diced
500 grams penne
2 cups mozzarella, grated
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh basil, diced
Heat a saucepan over medium-heat, and pour in 1/4 cup olive oil. When the oil is hot (but not smoking), add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, and season with 1/2 teaspoon oregano and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Let the sauce simmer and bubble away for 8 – 10 minutes, until reduced and slightly thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup finely diced basil and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
Toss the pasta and the sauce together in a bowl and transfer to a cast-iron (or oven safe) pan. Top with grated mozzarella and Parmesan, and sprinkle over 1/2 teaspoon of oregano. Drizzle over 1 tablespoon olive oil, and transferred to the preheated oven.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tops of the pasta just start to crisp.
Serve immediately.
