Orange juice and fennel give this quick supper bright, fresh flavor.
Chop fennel as you would an onion, or omit it, if desired.
Ingredients
1(16-oz.)
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
jars marinara sauce
2(14-oz.)
packages fresh mozzarella cheese slices
Garnish: fresh basil leaves
Directions
Preheat oven to 350.
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Add garlic and fennel seeds, and saute 1 minute.
Stir in marinara sauce and next 6 ingredients; increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Remove from heat, and stir in basil, cooked pasta, and salt to taste.
Transfer to a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
Place dish on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until bubbly.
Note: We tested with Classico Marinara with Plum Tomatoes.
