Baked Portabella Mushroom Mozzarella

Directions

1. The idea substitute portabella mushroom for the meat in a favorite Italian recipe.
2. This served 2 easily and would have served 3. Pre-hot/cook everything, assemble it in a casserole, top with mozzarella and bake it about 15 min.
3. PastaZesta is a new product for us. It's a spaghetti, homemade, dry, flat like soba, made of durum wheat, flavored with various - we chose tomato and basil. No Large eggs! Very light and flavorful. Cooks in 3 min. It comes in a tan 8-ounce box and was near the bottled sauces. We recommend it. Made in Canada.
4. STEP #1 Using a micro-wave proof dish, like a pyrex measure, combine the tomato sauce, garlic, basil, oregano and red pepper flakes. Zap at 100% for about 2 min (700 watts). Stir and let stand.
5. MEANWHILE prepare the pasta.
6. STEP #2 Heat oil in skillet. Press some (what you can) wheat germ into the slices of mushroom and sauteeover medium-high heat, turning once, about 1 1/2 to 2 min per side. Remove from heat.
7. STEP #3 Set oven temperature to 375F. Place liquid removed pasta in a shallow casserole. Pour half the sauce on top and spread. Season with pepper (a little salt). Sprinkle on remaining wheat germ, especially along the outer edge where it will catch the sauce. Layer the mushroom slices on top of which. Pour on the remaining sauce. Top with cheese. Top with parsley. Bake about 15 min till cheese is melted and beginning to brown. Nice served with asparagus.