Baked Penne Casserole Recipe
Penne pasta, Italian cheeses and marinara. Served with either our house salad, caesar salad or soup
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Cheese
Seasonings
Optional Sides
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- 2
Cook Penne Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Mix Marinara Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta with the marinara sauce. Stir well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
Cheese Mixture
- 4
Prepare Cheese Mixture
In another bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembly
- 5
Layer the Casserole
In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, add half of the pasta and marinara mixture as the first layer. Spoon half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the pasta. Add a layer of mozzarella cheese, then repeat the layers with the remaining pasta, ricotta mixture, and top with the remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
Baking
- 6
Bake the Casserole
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- 7
Let it Cool
Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serving
- 8
Serve with Sides
Serve the baked penne casserole with your choice of house salad, Caesar salad, or soup on the side.