Easy Basil Cheese Baked Pasta

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   Note: for the marinara, I use Trader Joes Tomato Basil Marinara, but when I lived near Sunflower Market (sniff, sniff), the Sunflower Market Garlic Basil was awesome, too!

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   For the pesto, both the Trader Joes and Costcos Kirkland Signature brand of refrigerated pesto get my vote!

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   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

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   Add pasta, cook to al dente.

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   Gently warm marinara sauce in a pot on the stove.

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   Preheat your broiler and place a rack in the center of the oven.

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   Drain pasta, then add back to the warm pot.

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   Gently stir in ricotta cheese and pesto sauce until pasta is coated.

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   If you are feeling sassy, throw a handful of grated Parmesan in as well.

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    Pour into a casserole dish or 13x9 baking pan.

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    Pour the hot marinara sauce over the top of the pasta.

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    Top with mozzarella cheese and add a final sprinkle of 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

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    Place the casserole dish under the broiler, about 10-12 inches from the heat.

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    Let the cheese melt and bubble on top, about 3-5 minutes.

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    Seriously, didnt I say it was fast?!

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    While the pasta is boiling, make it an entire meal by baking some garlic bread and assembling a salad!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.