No-Boil Baked Penne
This easy No-Boil Baked Penne is a cheesy, one-pan pasta dinner with no extra pots required! Mix, bake, and enjoy a creamy, comforting meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups penne (uncooked)
- 3 cups pasta sauce
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp dried minced onion
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- chopped fresh basil for garnish, optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with extra virgin olive oil.
- Add the uncooked penne, pasta sauce, water, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, dried minced onion, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Stir together to combine.
- Add the mixture to the 9x13-inch baking dish. Tightly cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. If the pasta is still too firm, add another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the aluminum foil and stir in the ricotta cheese. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Bake, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
This baked penne is perfect for a comforting family dinner and pairs well with a crisp green salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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