SUPER CHEESY MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE

INGREDIENTS
24 ounces mushrooms, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
7 large cloves of garlic, finely diced or minced
1 Tablespoon dried basil
16 oz whole wheat penne
24 ounces organic pasta sauce
6 oz block of Parmesan cheese, grated
10 thin slices of cheddar cheese
olive oil
sea salt
pepper


INSTRUCTIONS
Cook penne according to package instructions, set aside.

Combine mushrooms, onion, garlic, basil, a splash of olive oil, and a sprinkle ofsalt and pepper in a large skillet. Cook for 5-10 minutes, until mushrooms cook down and release their liquid. Drain off excess liquid.

Add pasta sauce to mushroom mixture and heat for about 2 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly.

Using a large glass baking dish, put down a layer of penne. Top with sauce, 2 slices of cheddar cheese torn up, and about half of the parmesan. Stir it all together in the dish to make sure it is well combined.

Top with remaining parmesan cheese

Layer 8 slices of cheddar cheese on top of dish to make an even layer.

Bake for 10-15 minutes at 400 degrees or until cheese is melted and beginning to brown.