Spaghetti al Forno

I found this recipe on www.oprah.com , it doesn't come with a photo so will post one of mine when I make it. It looks very interesting and I hope to try it soon.

Spaghetti al Forno

Ingredients

Sauce:

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil , plus more for drizzling

1 small onion , finely chopped

2 carrots , peeled and finely chopped

1 stalk celery , finely chopped

4 cloves garlic , minced

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes

Salt and freshly ground pepper , to taste

Casserole:

1/2 pound whole wheat spaghetti or linguine

2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

1 large pinch red pepper flakes

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons whole wheat breadcrumbs

Directions

To make sauce:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin caramelizing, about 12 minutes. Turn heat to low; cook until very soft, 10–15 minutes. Raise heat to medium; add tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and partially cover. Cook 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 450°. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, subtracting several minutes off cooking time so it comes out very al dente.

Drain well; add to sauce. Add parsley and red pepper flakes; toss to combine. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Spread level. Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake until top is browning and sauce is bubbling, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.