Marinara sauce
1 box zitti
1-1 1/2 c. Mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. Romano

Cook zitti and mix with marinara. Can add spinach or asparagus if desired. Boil fresh vegetables 5-10 minutes; chop and mix in with zitti and sauce.

Bake zitti mixture in 2-quart casserole at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Cover with cheese and bake until cheese melts.

MARINARA SAUCE:

2 lbs. fresh tomatoes
1 can tomatoes
1 sm. onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed or chopped
3 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. oregano
2 tbsp. fresh basil
1/2 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. olive oil

Roast fresh tomatoes on cookie sheet in oven at 400 degrees until roasted. Place fresh tomatoes with canned tomatoes in blender and blend.