Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Pasta Bake Recipe

This simple midweek dinner, which is inspired by the traditional combination, takes flavours you already know and enjoy and transforms them into a dish you'll want to eat again and again.

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YIELDS: 8 serving(s) PREP TIME: 15 mins TOTAL TIME: 45 mins .

INGREDIENTS: 3 1-inch-thick slices country or sourdough bread, cut into ½-inch pieces 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and divided 1 6-ounce bag Organic Valley Italian Herb Mozzarella shreds 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 lb. cavatappi, cooked al dente 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 yellow onion, diced 2 c. grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp. red-pepper flakes 1 tsp. dried basil 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce 1/2 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. loosely packed chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving

Step 1: Set the oven temperature to 350°F.

DIRECTIONS:

Step 2: Combine bread, cheese, and 4 tablespoons melted butter in a large bowl. Mix well to coat; put aside.

Step 3: Over medium-low heat, mix the onion, garlic, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter in a large pot. Sauté for about 4 minutes, or until the onion starts to soften.

Step 4: Sauté the tomatoes for an additional three minutes. Add the marinara sauce, dried basil, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and heavy cream.

Step 5: Stir constantly for about five minutes, or until the mixture begins to warm through. Take off the heat and toss in the cooked pasta and fresh basil, making sure the sauce is well combined.

Step 6: Spoon spaghetti mixture into 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Place the bread and cheese mixture on top and bake, uncovered, for 7 to 10 minutes, 

Step 7: or until the cheese starts to bubble and the bread starts to turn golden brown. Add additional basil and salt and pepper to taste and serve.

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