Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     2/3  cup           olive oil
   1 1/2  pounds        italian plum tomatoes -- - sliced lengthwise
     1/4  cup           grated romano cheese
     1/4  cup           dry bread crumbs
   3                    garlic cloves -- - finely chopped
   1      teaspoon      dried oregano
                        salt and pepper -- to taste
                        penne

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 425 F. Cover bottom of baking dish with oil. Dip the cut sides of tomatoes in oil, then place cut side up. Tomatoes should fit closely together in one layer. Combine the cheese, bread crumbs, garlic, oregano, pepper and salt and sprinkle evenly over tomatoes. Bake for 40 minutes. If drippings start to burn, turn oven down to 375 F. or 400 F. Combine baked tomatoes with penne pasta, toss, and serve immediately.