Description
Baked penne pasta is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender pasta enveloped in rich marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese. This crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for cozy nights in or lively gatherings with friends. With its tangy and savory flavors, it?s a delightful meal that warms the heart and pleases the palate. Easy to prepare and highly adaptable, this recipe invites you to get creative with your favorite ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C). Cook the penne in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked penne with marinara sauce and ricotta until evenly coated. Stir in half of the mozzarella and chopped basil.
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray, then pour in the penne mixture. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for five minutes before serving. Garnish with extra basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg