Penne Al Forno Recipe
baked with marinara & mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Cheese and Seasoning
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the Penne Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Pasta with Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta and marinara sauce. Stir until the pasta is well coated.
- 4
Add Cheeses and Seasonings
Mix in the shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 5
Transfer to Baking Dish
Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
- 6
Add Topping
Sprinkle any remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the pasta.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Garnishing
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.