Baked Bow-Tie Pasta with Mozzarella

Baked Bow-Tie Pasta with Mozzarella (Adapted from Everyday Food) 8 ounces dry bow-tie (farfalle) pasta 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar salt to taste 2 cooked chicken sausages, cut crosswise into 1/4" thick rounds 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes 1 ounce fresh grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 400 In a large pot of boiling salted water, add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Stir in garlic - cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, crushed red pepper, oregano and sugar - bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring to break up tomatoes, until slightly thickened, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt. Stir pasta, sausage and half the mozzarella into the sauce. Scoop mixture into a 2 quart baking dish coated with nonstick spray. Scatter remaining mozzarella on top and sprinkle with Parmesan. Place in the oven and bake until bubbly and the top is lightly golden, about 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. Makes about 4 servings. Just found the recipe? Click here to see where we talked about it!