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Pasta and Cheese Casserole

35 oz Italian plum tomatoes
12 oz Spicy hot vegetable juice
1/3 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes, chopped
1 tbs Sugar
2 tsp fresh basil, finely chopped
1/2 tsp Salt
16 oz Shell macaroni
1/3 c Parmesan cheese
12 oz Mozzarella cheese
1 ea Fresh basil for garnish

In a three quart casserole, heat tomatoes with their liquid, sun dried tomatoes, vegetable juice, basil, and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir to break up tomatoes. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer sauce for about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile prepare pasta shells following package directions, but do not use salt in the water. Drain pasta. Preheat oven to 350 deg f.
In a deep 4 quart casserole, mix pasta, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese and two cups mozzarella. Top dish with remaining mozzarella. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Makes 6 main dish servings.