Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsTraverso'sBaked Penne Recipe

Baked Penne Recipe

Inspired by Traverso's
Time50m
Serves4

Marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Sauce

Cheese

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt and 2 cups of penne pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta, 2 cups of marinara sauce, 1 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of dried oregano. Stir well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.

  2. 4

    Add Cheese

    Fold in 1.5 cups of mozzarella cheese and mix until everything is well combined.

Baking

  1. 5

    Transfer to Baking Dish

    Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

  2. 6

    Top with Cheese

    Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and 0.5 cups of Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

  3. 7

    Bake

    Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Serving

  1. 8

    Cool and Serve

    Remove the baked penne from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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