Baked Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Smoked Mozzarella Recipe

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red onion -- chopped
• 3 garlic cloves -- minced
• 5 plum tomatoes -- seeded and chopped
• 16 ounces dried linguine or vermicelli
• 1/2 cup butter -- (1 stick) melted
• 8 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese -- cubed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs

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