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Close-up view of a cheesy baked penne dish on a marble surface.

Easy Cheesy Baked Penne

A delicious and comforting baked pasta dish with melty cheese and flavorful marinara sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauces
  • 2 cups penne pasta
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish
  • optional Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
  2. Mix cooked pasta, marinara, ricotta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  5. Garnish with basil if desired, then serve.

Notes

You can add extra vegetables or protein for variation.