Three Cheese Broccoli And Penne Bake Recipe

Name: Three Cheese Broccoli And Penne Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil (can use more); 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; 3 cups broccoli florets; 2 1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked; 2 cups favorite marinara sauce; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated; 2 cups ricotta cheese, divided; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 cup mozzarella cheese (can use more); 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons oil (can use more)
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
3 cups broccoli florets
2 1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 cups favorite marinara sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
2 cups ricotta cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup mozzarella cheese (can use more)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper

1
Set oven to 400 degrees.
2
Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
3
In a medium skillet heat oil, then add in garlic; saute for 1 minute, then add in the broccoli florets; saute for a couple of minutes, then remove to a bowl.
4
Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling salted water until JUST firm tender; drain.
5
In a large bowl, mix together marinara sauce, 1 cup mozzeralla cheese, 3/4 cup ricotta, fresh basil and 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; mix well to combine.
6
Add in the cooked penne and the broccoli/garlic mixture; toss to combine, then season with salt and pepper.
7
Transfer the mixture to prepared baking dish.
8
Spoon and then spread with 1-1/4 cups ricotta cheese (you do not have to cover completely with ricotta).
9
Sprinkle with about 1 cup (or more) mozzeralla cheese, then sprinkle with about 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese over the mozza cheese.
10
Bake for about 20 minutes uncovered or until the cheese melts.
11
Let stand for about 5-8 minutes before serving.

1186

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons oil (can use more), 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic, 3 cups broccoli florets, 2 1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked, and more.

Yes, Three Cheese Broccoli And Penne 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.

Three Cheese Broccoli And Penne Bake

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