Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 1 hr 5 mins | Total time: 1 hr 20 mins | Servings: 10
This Italian Bake is another one of my favorite pasta dishes. This is made with just five ingredients. You are welcome to add some sauteed mushrooms or browned ground beef if desired. This Italian Bake is delicious, filling, and perfect for everyone! Not to mention, super easy to make and ready in a breeze!
Ingredients
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4 c. marinara sauce, homemade or purchased
½ c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 package of uncooked pasta, like penne, ziti, rotini, or rigatoni
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 container ricotta cheese
How to make Italian Bake
Step 1: In a pot with salted boiling water, cook the pasta for three minutes less than recommended on the package. When done, drain the pasta well.
Step 2: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F. Using cooking spray, lightly grease a glass baking dish. Into the prepared dish, pour 2 c of the marinara and add half of the cooked pasta. Toss to coat the pasta well with the sauce.
Step 3: On top, sprinkle 1/4 c of the Parmesan cheese, then spoon in dollops half of the ricotta cheese. Next, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, ending with mozzarella cheese. Then, lightly tent the dish, making sure the foil is not touching the cheese.
Step 4: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes. Remove the cover and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the heated through and the center is bubbly.
Step 5: Remove the Italian Bake from the oven when done and let it cool for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 6: Serve and enjoy!
Tips:
To prevent the pasta from getting too soft when it bakes, make sure to cook the pasta a couple of minutes less than what is written on the package.
For this recipe, you can add sauteed mushrooms or browned ground beef if desired.
Nutritional Facts:
Calories: 410 Kcl, Total Fat: 12g, Protein: 21g, Total Carbohydrate: 54g, Sugars C: 9g
Ingredients
- 4 c. marinara sauce, homemade or purchased
- ½ c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
- 1 package of uncooked pasta, like penne, ziti, rotini, or rigatoni
- 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 container ricotta cheese
Instructions
Step 1: In a pot with salted boiling water, cook the pasta for three minutes less than recommended on the package. When done, drain the pasta well.
Step 2: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees F. Using cooking spray, lightly grease a glass baking dish. Into the prepared dish, pour 2 c of the marinara and add half of the cooked pasta. Toss to coat the pasta well with the sauce.
Step 3: On top, sprinkle 1/4 c of the Parmesan cheese, then spoon in dollops half of the ricotta cheese. Next, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, ending with mozzarella cheese. Then, lightly tent the dish, making sure the foil is not touching the cheese.
Step 4: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes. Remove the cover and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the heated through and the center is bubbly.
Step 5: Remove the Italian Bake from the oven when done and let it cool for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 6: Serve and enjoy!
Notes
To prevent the pasta from getting too soft when it bakes, make sure to cook the pasta a couple of minutes less than what is written on the package. For this recipe, you can add sauteed mushrooms or browned ground beef if desired.
