Ingredients for Baked Penne With Broccoli And Three Cheeses
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 cup lowfat ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 5 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated, divided
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
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How to Make Baked Penne With Broccoli And Three Cheeses
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mince garlic and chop broccoli into florets.
- In a small skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant. Set aside.
- Cook penne according to package directions until al dente. During the last minute of cooking, add broccoli florets and cook until tender-crisp.
- Drain pasta and broccoli; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine marinara sauce, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, chopped basil, and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Stir in the sautéed garlic.
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the sauce mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to an 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
25 g
Sugar
46g
Fat
16g
Carbs
21g
