I love nothing more than a simple, tasty dinner meal.
I saw this recipe on TikTok and was quickly inspired to give it a try. I call it almost like a “lazy lasanga.” Feel free to make this your own and get creative!
Happy eating!
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Ricotta Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried penne rigate pasta
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 (25.0-ounce) jar marinara sauce, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the penne and cook until tender, about 9 minutes. Drain and set aside to let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese, basil, 1 1/2 cups of the pasta sauce and pepper in a large bowl. Transfer pasta to bowl with cheese mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the remaining pasta sauce over the bottom of a 7×11-inch baking dish. Spoon pasta mixture into dish and spread out evenly.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over the top, sprinkle with mozarella and bake until golden brown and hot throughout, about 30 minutes.
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