BAKED PENNE WITH BROCCOLI AND THREE CHEESES

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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Vegetable     Bake     Sauté     Christmas     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Mozzarella     Parmesan     Ricotta     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups penne pasta
3 cups 1-inch broccoli florets
2 cups purchased marinara sauce
1 cup (packed) coarsely grated low-fat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Stir oil and garlic in small skillet over medium heat 1 minute; set aside. Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 11 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 1 minute. Drain.
  • Mix marinara, 1/2 cup mozzarella, ricotta, basil, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, and sautéed garlic in large bowl. Add pasta and broccoli; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake pasta uncovered until cheese melts, about 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

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