Baked Penne with Porcini Mushroom Sauce and Mozzarella

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30 minutes to prepare
50 minutes to cook

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients
1 cup dried porcini mushrooms
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium shallots
3/4 cup red wine
1 jar Marinara sauce
1 box Penne
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut in 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup Parmigiano cheese

PREHEAT oven to 375. Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish.
SOAK porcini mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking liquid, and set aside.BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
HEAT olive oil in a large skillet. Add shallots and sauté until golden.
ADD porcini mushrooms. Cook for 2 minutes.
ADD wine, reduce by half.
ADD sauce and simmer 5 minutes.COOK pasta one minute under recommended cooking time. Drain.
ADD pasta to skillet with sauce. Mix well.
MIX in mozzarella cheese. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with Parmigiano cheese.
BAKE for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted

TIP: Pair wih red wine.