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Pasta Bake With Vodka Sauce Recipe

Craving a quick, healthy, and incredibly flavorful pasta bake? This Creamy Vodka Pasta Bake recipe is your answer! Made with your choice of short pasta (penne, ziti, farfalle, macaroni, or rotini – or break spaghetti/linguine into thirds), this recipe is easily customizable. Use whole wheat pasta and low-fat cheese for a lighter meal, or indulge with your favorites. We'll use a rich vodka tomato sauce (or try garlic basil for a twist!), and finish it under the broiler for a perfectly browned, crispy cheese topping. Get ready for a 30-minute pasta perfection!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 397.9 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Pasta Bake With Vodka Sauce

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How to Make Pasta Bake With Vodka Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, vodka sauce (2 cups), ricotta cheese (1 cup), mozzarella cheese (1 cup, shredded), Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated), and fresh basil (1/4 cup, chopped). Stir until well combined.
  4. Pour pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
  6. For extra crispy cheese, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

3g

Carbs

24g

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