PENNE AL FORNO WITH ASPARAGUS TIPS

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Categories     Pasta     Bake

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz Penne, cooked and drained.
2C Marina sauce
2T unsalted butter
1 bunch asparagus tips, sliced at an angle in 1 inch pieces
12 oz ricotta
1C shredded Provolone cheese
1/4C Parmesan
12 basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter over med-high heat, add asparagus tips and saute for 2 minutes. In a large bowl, place hot penne and asparagus tips, then toss with marinara sauce. In a separate bowl, mix cheeses and basil, then set aside. Put one half of the penne mixture in the bottom of a lightly greased two-quart baking dish. Evenly distribute 2/3 of the cheese mixture over the pasta. Add another layer of penne on top, then evenly distribute the remaining cheese mixture on top. Bake 30 minutes, or until heated through.

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