Baked Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Baked Pasta Ingredients
Method
Baked Pasta Directions
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Cook Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Prepare Cheese Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Stir in the ricotta mixture until evenly distributed.
- 5
Assemble Dish
Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- 6
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- 7
Serve
Let the baked pasta cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.
