Classic Baked Penne Pasta with Ricotta

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.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Servings people

Calories 456 kcal

Ingredients

16 ounces Penne Pasta
32 ounces 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

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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