Baked Penne

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) pkg dry penne pasta
• 1 lb vegetarian sausage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• ½ cup white wine
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with garlic
• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350º.
2. Cook pasta in boiling salt water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
3. Sauté sausage and onion in a large, deep skillet until evenly brown. Drain excess fat.
4. Pour in wine, and cook for 1 minute, stirring, to deglaze the pan.
5. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and paste. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Toss with cooked pasta, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella.
7. Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.