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Easy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake

Name: Easy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) box fusilli pasta (or any similar pasta); 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; ½ cup water; ¼ cup olive oil; ½ cup basil, torn; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons salt, plus more for sprinkling; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 3-4 large tomatoes, thinly sliced

By Tasty1 hr8 servings

Get ready for a flavor explosion with this Easy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake. With its tender pasta and zesty tomato sauce infused with basil, it's a dish that will make your taste buds dance.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2
In a large bowl, mix together the crushed tomatoes, water, olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, and fusilli.
3
Pour the pasta mixture into a greased roasting pan and smooth the top into an even layer.
4
Line the top of the mixture with the sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with salt.
5
Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes, until the pasta is fully cooked. Serve and sprinkle with garnish of choice.
6
Enjoy!