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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Cheese
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 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
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mixing
- 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.
- 4
Add Cheese
Fold in 1.5 cups of mozzarella cheese and mix until everything is well combined.
Baking
- 5
Transfer to Baking Dish
Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- 6
Top with Cheese
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and 0.5 cups of Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- 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
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove the baked penne from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
