Description
Baked Penne is the ultimate comfort dish that beautifully combines al dente pasta, rich marinara sauce, and layers of melted cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With its warm, cheesy goodness and vibrant flavors, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready to dig into a plate of Baked Penne that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook penne pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix marinara sauce, ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce mixture until well coated.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in a greased baking dish. Add half of the remaining mozzarella on top. Repeat with the remaining pasta and finish with all the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg