BAKED PENNE WITH BROCCOLI AND THREE CHEESES

Baked Penne With Broccoli and Three Cheeses image

Provided by lazyme

Categories Penne

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups penne pasta
3 cups broccoli florets, 1-inch pieces
2 cups purchased marinara sauce
1 cup coarsely grated lowfat mozzarella cheese, packed
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.