Four-Cheese Baked Penne Recipe

Name: Four-Cheese Baked Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; or 1 tablespoon dried parsley; flakes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 3/4 cups (12 ounces) 2% cottage; cheese; 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 3/4 cups (12 ounces) 2% cottage
cheese
1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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1. Cook penne according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, oregano, rosemary, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool for 15 minutes.
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2. Drain penne; add to sauce. Stir in the cottage cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella and all of the ricotta. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella.
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3. Bake, uncovered, at 400u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly
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Nutrition Facts: IV3 cups equals 523calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol. 682 mg sodium, 72 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 32 g protein.

1266

kcal

Calories

Fat

225

Carbs

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Four-Cheese Baked Penne 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!

Four-Cheese Baked Penne

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