The Anti-Chicken Fingers Movement ~ Tomato & Pasta al Forno

I always love pasta, no matter what kind.  I try to mix up spaghetti dishes, spaghetti pie, pasta pizza, etc.  This   is a new one I tried, and the family loved.  Callie asked to take it to school the next day for lunch, which is huge since she demands the same sandwich, day in and day out.  

Ingredients:

2-TBL extra virgin olive oil

2-cloves garlic, crushed

1-pd lean ground beef

2-14 oz cans of diced italian tomatoes (or regular)

1-tsp dried oregano

1-lb whole wheat pasta (tubes)

8-oz mozz cheese, cubed

2/3 cup fresh parmesan

Direction, heat oil in skillet. Brown ground beef & garlic.  Add oregano and tomatoes, simmer - stirring occasionally until thickened.  Meanwhile cook pasta.  Toss pasta w/sauce.  Place 1/2 of pasta mixture in oiled 9X13 inch pan. Cover with 1/2 the parmesan, then 1/2 the mozzarella.  Layer the same way again, then bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

Serve with salad and your bread of choice!  Happy Eating Friends ~ Trina