Whole-Wheat Pasta And Mushroom Bake

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 lb. sm. whole wheat pasta shapes such as leaves or rings
2 onions, peeled and chopped
1 tbsp. oil
1/4 lb. mushrooms, washed and chopped
1/2 lb. tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
Butter for greasing
A few whole wheat bread crumbs mixed with chopped parsley for topping

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an ovenproof dish.

2. Cook the pasta in a large saucepan until al dente. Drain.

3. While the pasta is cooking, saute the onions in the oil for 7 minute, then add the mushrooms and tomatoes and cook for a further 3 minutes.

4. Stir in the egg and stir over the heat for a moment or two longer until the egg begins to set. Remove from the heat and add the drained pasta, two-thirds of the cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.