Mae's Baked Penne Recipe

Name: Mae's Baked Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 oz penne; 15 oz ricotta cheese; 2 eggs; 2 cup mozzerella cheese, grated & divided; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tbsp each dried basil, parsley, garlic powder; 1 lb Italian sausage, cooked and drained; 1 can --15 ounce crushed tomatoes; 2 can --8 ounce each tomato sauce; 2 tbsp each fresh basil and parsley, snipped into bits; 2 or 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

Servings: persons

10 oz penne
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2 cup mozzerella cheese, grated & divided
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp each dried basil, parsley, garlic powder
1 lb Italian sausage, cooked and drained
1 can --15 ounce crushed tomatoes
2 can --8 ounce each tomato sauce
2 tbsp each fresh basil and parsley, snipped into bits
2 or 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

1
Cook pasta till almost done.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
Mix eggs, ricotta, 1 cup of the mozzarella, the parmesan, and the herbs in a large bowl.
4
Mix pasta into cheese mixture.
5
FOR THE SAUCE---
6
Pour crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce into large sauce pan
7
Cook until thickened a little, about 10 minutes
8
Add cooked sausage
9
Add fresh herbs and garlic, cook an additional 10 minutes
10
In a 10 by 13 inch baking pan pour 1/2 cup of sauce.
11
Add half of the pasta and cheese mixture.
12
Top with half of remaining sauce
13
Repeat with remaining pasta and top with remaining sauce.
14
Top with final cup of mozzarella cheese
15
Bake at 375F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly on top.
16
NOTES: a 24 ounce jar of your favorite pasta sauce can be substitute for my sauce
17
Also may be cooked in Microwave oven in microwave proof dish on 80% for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
18
Serve and Enjoy
19
Goes great with

698

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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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 oz penne, 15 oz ricotta cheese, 2 eggs, 2 cup mozzerella cheese, grated & divided, and more.

Yes, Mae's 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!

Mae's Baked Penne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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