Pizza Margherita Quinoa Casserole

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a 4- to 6-qt. Dutch oven combine the water, quinoa, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Drain quinoa and return to pot.

Stir marinara sauce and tomato paste into quinoa. Stir in the next four ingredients (through black pepper). Fold in 3/4 cup of the tomatoes, the shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup of the basil.

Top with fresh mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until heated through. Remove from oven; top with the remaining 3/4 cup grape tomatoes. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with remaining 1/2 cup basil.