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Pasta & Cheese Caserole

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This Italian main features Italian plum tomatoes, Spicy hot vegetable juice, Dried tomato bits, Sugar, Dried basil. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, sweet, indulgent flavor. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 1066.7
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Italian main features Italian plum tomatoes, Spicy hot vegetable juice, Dried tomato bits, Sugar, Dried basil. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, sweet, indulgent flavor. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 35 ounce Italian plum tomatoes
  • 12 ounce Spicy hot vegetable juice
  • 1/3 cup Dried tomato bits
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 16 ounce Shell macaroni
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 12 ounce Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 ea Fresh basil for garnish
Directions
  1. 1
    In a three quart casserole,
  2. 2
    heat tomatoes with their liquid, tomato bits, vegetable juice, basil, and salt.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil.
  4. 4
    Stir to break up tomatoes.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat and cover.
  6. 6
    Simmer sauce for about 20 minutes.
  7. 7
    Meanwhile prepare pasta shells following package directions, but do not use salt in the water.
  8. 8
    Drain pasta.
  9. 9
    Preheat oven to 350 deg f (177&# 194;°C).
  10. 10
    In a deep 4 quart casserole, mix pasta, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese and two cups mozzarella.
  11. 11
    top dish with remaining mozzarella.
  12. 12
    Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until top is lightly browned

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1066.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51.6g80%
Saturated Fat 30.7g154%
Cholesterol 151.7mg51%
Sodium 3111.3mg130%
Total Carbohydrate 102.3g35%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g48%
Sugars 21.0g
Protein 66.3g133%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: amp, baking, basil, bits, boiling, caserole, cheese, dried, eggs, fresh, garnish, hot, italian, juice, macaroni, main, mozzarella, parmesan, pasta, plum
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