Tomato N' Cheese Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole grain pasta — shell, penne, or ziti
• 1/4 cup onion — chopped
• 2 garlic cloves — minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil — or cooking oil of your choice
• 1 can diced tomatoes — 14.5 ounces, un-salted
• 1/2 teaspoon basil — fresh or dried
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella — shredded
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese — grated

Method

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
3. In a small saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil until tender.
4. Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat.
7. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
8. Add pasta to sauce.
9. Transfer to a greased 1-quart baking dish.
10. Top with cheeses.
11. Bake, uncovered at 375 °F for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.