Description
A comforting and cheesy pasta bake that’s easy to make and will satisfy anyone’s palate. Perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 15 ounces of ricotta cheese
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups of marinara sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
- Olive oil for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook your pasta according to package directions until it’s al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, the egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
- Fold the cooked pasta into the ricotta mixture, coating every piece. Stir in the marinara sauce.
- Prepare a baking dish by greasing it with olive oil. Transfer the pasta mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.
- Transfer the dish to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is bubbling and golden brown.
Notes
For healthier options, consider whole-grain pasta or dairy-free cheese alternatives. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days or frozen for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg