Easy Pasta Recipe, by Em

This recipe was one that my mother got from one of my friend's mothers.  It's easy, quick, and inexpensive!  It is also delicious...

N's Baked Tomato Sauce with Pasta (Makes 4 generous servings)

Ingredients:
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
1 1/2 Lbs. fresh tomatoes, unpeeled (about 4 medium)
1/4 Cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1/4 Cup dry Italian seasoned bread crumbs
4 cloves garlic minced or put through a garlic press
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper

1/2 pound pasta (rotelle's are good as they hold the sauce)

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Choose a shallow baking dish that will just hold the tomatoes in a single layer. Cover the bottom of the dish with oil. If using Roma tomatoes, cut in half, if round tomatoes, quarter. Dip cut surfaces in oil, then place in pan cut side up.
• Combine all else except pasta and sprinkle over tomatoes.
• Bake 40 minutes in the middle of the oven. Tomatoes should be very soft.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta and drain. Put in a bowl and put the tomato mixture over it. Toss to coat. Serve with extra cheese, if desired.