Best Penne Lasagna Recipes

Three Layer Penne Lasagna image

Provided by topchefddb

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb penne pasta
24 ounces marinara sauce
12 ounces grated whole milk mozzarella cheese
6 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups warm milk
2 tablespoons flour
6 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup seasoned italian breadcrumbs

Steps:

Cook Pasta till aldente.
In a sauce pan , melt 2 Tblsp of the butter over medium low heat, add flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring with a wisk.
Add warm milk and continue stirring 2 or 4 minutes until it is slightly thickened.
Remove from heat, stir in mozzarella and cheddar cheeses till melted.
Pour marinara sauce into a baking casserole dish, add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
Pour cheese mixture over the top.
In a microwave safe dish, melt the remaining butter, then stir in breadcrumbs and parmesan.
Top casserole with crumb mixture.
Bake in 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.
When you serve, make sure you get a little of all 3 layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.1, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 92.6, Sodium 1161.4, Carbohydrate 70.6, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 9.8, Protein 27.6

Penne Lasagna image

Provided by Peggy Bockler

Categories Pasta

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box penne mostacolli
2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
small container of whole milk ricotta cheese
2 jar(s) spaghetti sauce

Steps:

1. Cook penne for 4 minutes to soften them. They should be very al dente. In a bowl, combine the spaghetti sauce with 1 1/2 cups of ricotta cheese. Mix until thoroughly blended.
2. Add drained penne and mix thoroughly. Put mixture in a buttered casserole dish and bake at 350º for 1 hour.
3. After 1 hour, take out and top with shredded mozzarella and cook an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.