As head of public relations and events for Wolverine CuiZine, the only student culinary magazine on U of M’s campus, I often have to plan fundraisers and social events for all members. ย When it came time to brainstorm a local restaurant or brand that would be willing to donate food to our group for a dinner/fundraiser Al Dente came to mind immediately! ย Not only did I absolutely fall in love with Al Dente while interning for the company this past summer, but I also know that Monique and the team are very involved in giving back to the Ann Arbor community and supporting local groups. ย Not only did Monique provide the pasta and sauce for our latest fundraiser… she gave me a great recipe and her own pan to cook it in! ย The recipe, Super Pasta Bake, was super easy to make, even if you aren’t an experienced chef, and it was fabulous to make for a large group of people, which makes it a great option for holiday cooking. ย I heard some great pastamonials as students dug in to the dish, but by far my favorite was my boyfriend Brian’s response when he said, “WOW! ย I’m gonna have to start buying Al Dente for sure. ย This is delicious!” ย As you can see from the before and after photos, all students agreed!