Quinoa Caprese Casserole

Ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray
• 2 cup water
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1½ cup marinara sauce
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• ⅔ cup finely shredded parmigiano-reggiano
• ⅓ cup whipping cream
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1½ cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
• ¾ cup shredded fresh basil
• 6 ounce fresh mozzarella, cut into ½-inch cubes
• crusty italian bread (optional)