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: 1 lb whole wheat penne; 1 ½ cups low fat cottage cheese; 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 ¼ cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium crushed tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; ½ teaspoon chili flakes; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; cooking spray; ¼ cup parmesan cheese (3/4 ounces, grated)

Servings: persons

1 lb whole wheat penne
1 ½ cups low fat cottage cheese
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 ¼ cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon chili flakes
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
cooking spray
¼ cup parmesan cheese (3/4 ounces, grated)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Combine the cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella and parsley in a bowl and stir with a fork to incorporate and set aside.
3
Cook pasta until tender but still firm, a minute or 2 less than the package directs.
4
Drain.
5
Heat the oil in the same pot over medium heat.
6
Add the onion and cook stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
8
Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, rosemary, chili flakes, salt and pepper.
9
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
10
Return pasta to pot with sauce and turn off heat.
11
Add cottage cheese mixture.
12
Spray a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray then transfer pasta mixture to pan.
13
Top with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella and the parmesan.
14
Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 30 minutes.

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb whole wheat penne, 1 ½ cups low fat cottage cheese, 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, 1 ¼ cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided, 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.

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Four Cheese Baked Penne

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Variations & substitutions

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