BAKED PENNE PASTA

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These is a recipe that I created by combining 2 recipes. The result is fabulous! This is my kids' favorite meal. I serve it with green salad and bread sticks or garlic bread.

Provided by Overton Fam

Categories     Penne

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 9x13 casserole, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces penne rigate (also called mostaccioli)
2 eggs
15 ounces ricotta cheese or 15 ounces cottage cheese
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon dried parsley
48 ounces marinara sauce (I use Barilla sauce)
3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with no-stick spray.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions (do not overcook). Drain.
  • Beat eggs in a small bowl. Stir in ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and parsley.
  • To assemble casserole:.
  • Layer 1: Spread 2 cups marinara sauce to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Layer 2: place 1/2 of the pasta over the sauce.
  • Layer 3: Spoon 1/2 the cheese mixture over the pasta by tablespoonfuls and spead to distribute evenly over the pasta.
  • Layer 4: sprinkle evenly with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat above layers.
  • To finish, spread the last 2 cups of marinara sauce over casserole and top with last 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake 60-70 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
  • Uncover, bake 5 minutes more until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.2, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 81.7, Sodium 917.4, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 12.3, Protein 21.2

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