Provolone Ziti Bake

Ingredients

1 tbsp. Olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cans (28oz ea.) Italian Crushed Tomatoes

1 1/2 C. water

1/2 C. dry red wine or reduced sodium chicken broth

1 tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. dried basil

1 pkg. (16oz) ziti or small tube pasta

8 slices provolone cheese

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 6 qt. stockpot, heat olive oil over medium -high heat. Add onion; cook & stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, water, wine, sugar & basil. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Stir in uncooked ziti.

2) Transfer mixture to a 13x9in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, covered, 1 hr. Top with provolone cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until ziti is tender and cheese is melted.

Prep: 20 minutes

Bake: 65 minutes

Serves: 8