Description
Cheesy baked penne is a comforting classic dish that combines pasta, cheese, and a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Add marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pasta.
- Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables or meat for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- This dish can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cheesy baked penne, pasta, comfort food, Italian recipe