Creamy Tomato Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Creamy Tomato Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Onion, Diced; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic; 1- 1/2 cup Diced Tomatoes Fresh (canned Would Work But Make Sure To Drain Them); 1 jar (24 Oz. Size) Pasta Sauce; 1 cup Ricotta Cheese; Salt, Pepper, And Italian Seasonings To Taste; 8 ounces, weight Pasta (I Used Rotini), Cooked According To Package Instructions For Al Dente, Then Drained; 2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Basil; 1 cup Shredded Italian Cheese

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a pot over medium heat, saute diced onion in the olive oil.
3
Once onion starts becoming translucent, add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4
Next add diced tomatoes and continue to saute for just a few minutes.
5
Once the tomatoes start to soften, add pasta sauce and ricotta cheese.
6
Stir to make sure it is all incorporated together; I taste and season at this point.
7
After sauce is completely incorporated, add cooked and drained pasta and minced basil.
8
Pour into a greased 2-quart baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
9
Bake at 350 degrees F until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted, around 1020 minutes.

576

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Onion, Diced, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic, 1- 1/2 cup Diced Tomatoes Fresh (canned Would Work But Make Sure To Drain Them), and more.

Yes, Creamy Tomato Pasta Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Tomato Pasta Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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