Penne with Tomato and Smoked Cheese

Here's a smokin' speedy casserole with just four ingredients! Use the do-ahead tip to make it even faster. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated May 6, 2010

Ingredients

cups uncooked penne pasta (9 oz)

can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained

cups Alfredo pasta sauce

cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

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1

Heat oven to 350ºF. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2

Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat tomatoes to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cook uncovered 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated.
3

In 2-quart saucepan, heat Alfredo sauce over medium-low heat until warm. Stir in cheese until melted. Mix sauce, pasta and tomatoes. Pour into casserole.
4

Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until hot in center.

Sprinkle crumbled cooked bacon over the top of the baked casserole for an even smokier flavor.
When you need a meal that's quick and easy, assemble this dish the night before and refrigerate overnight. Bake as directed.