Baked Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Ricotta Cheese
- Reviews 6
Ready In: 45 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1⁄4 cup sun-dried tomato, drained and chopped
- 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
- In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and sauté for 4 minutes or until starting to brown.
- Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté 3 more minutes.
- Add tomatoes, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Stir well, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta for 7 minutes or until tender and still a bit firm.
- Drain and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl combine ricotta, pasta and sauce; mix gently to combine.
- Pour into a medium-sized baking dish and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese.
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