Baked Penne with Smoked Mozzarella and Tomatoes

Notes: this is easily adapted to what you have on hand. Artichokes are good added in. Smoked cheddar with fire-roasted tomatoes would be great as well. 

Serves 4-6.

3 cups uncooked penne pasta (9 ounces)
2 cups diced tomatoes, undrained (from a 28-oz can)
1 cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
2 cups Alfredo pasta sauce, homemade or store-bought

Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease 1 1/2-quart casserole. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

Meanwhile,  saucepan, heat tomatoes to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated. Add in Alfredo sauce and heat until warm over medium-low heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Mix in cooked penne. 

Pour pasta into prepared casserole dish. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes, or until hot and beginning to bubble.