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Classic Baked Penne Pasta with Ricotta Recipe

Classic Baked Penne Pasta with Ricotta Recipe

Classic Baked Penne Pasta with Ricotta Recipe

Classic Baked Penne Pasta with Ricotta Recipe

This Classic Baked Penne Pasta with Ricotta recipe is one that every home cook should have in their recipe repertoire. It’s a delicious and oh-so simple to make Italian dish that the whole family is sure to enjoy. I’m excited to partner with Barilla® to share this recipe with you.

I love this recipe for a lot of reasons. It comes together quickly, making it perfect for a busy weeknight. It’s also an economical and hearty dish that will feed a large family like mine. It’s wonderful to have as leftovers the next day for lunch, or if you like you can freeze half of the recipe to enjoy later in the month. This pasta recipe is super versatile too. You can easily add to it some veggies or ground beef or sausage.

You might also like these pasta recipes:

Baked Ravioli Lasagna Casserole
Baked Spaghetti
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta
Chicken Noodle Casserole
One Skillet Pizza Pasta
One Pot Loaded Veggie Pasta
Rigatoni Pasta Bake

Watch this video to see just how simple this recipe is to make:

Classic Baked Penne Pasta with Ricotta

A printable version of this recipe is at the bottom of this post.

Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) box Barilla® Organic Pasta Penne
1 (32 ounce) jar Barilla® Pasta Sauce
24 ounces ricotta cheese
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley, divided

Directions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside in a large bowl. Add the egg,  ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup chopped parsley and 2/3 of the sauce. Mix until combined.

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and spoon in penne mixture. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce, followed by Parmesan cheese.

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes; let stand for 15 minutes and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Classic Baked Penne Pasta with Ricotta Recipe

YUM.

This classic baked penne pasta recipe takes me right back to my childhood.

Classic Baked Penne Pasta with Ricotta Recipe

Classic Baked Penne Pasta with Ricotta

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This Classic Baked Penne Pasta with Ricotta recipe is one that every home cook should have in their recipe repertoire. The easy baked pasta recipe comes together quickly.
4.02 from 182 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 people
Calories 456 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside in a large bowl. Add the egg,  ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup chopped parsley and 2/3 of the sauce. Mix until combined.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and spoon in penne mixture. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce, followed by Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes; let stand for 15 minutes and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 28gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1028mgPotassium: 507mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1309IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 513mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baked pasta, baked penne, classic italian, penne pasta, ricotta
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