Name: Baked Penne With Broccoli and Three Cheeses
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups penne pasta; 3 cups broccoli florets, 1-inch pieces; 2 cups purchased marinara sauce; 1 cup coarsely grated lowfat mozzarella cheese, packed; 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

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Baked Penne With Broccoli and Three Cheeses created by Sassy J

From Bon Appetit, January 2003.

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ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups penne pasta
3 cups broccoli florets, 1-inch pieces
2 cups purchased marinara sauce
1 cup coarsely grated lowfat mozzarella cheese, packed
¹⁄₂ cup low-fat ricotta cheese
¹⁄₂ cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

directions

Stir oil and garlic in small skillet over medium heat 1 minute; set aside.
Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 11 minutes.
Add broccoli; cook 1 minute. Drain.
Mix marinara, 1/2 cup mozzarella, ricotta, basil, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, and sautéed garlic in large bowl.
Add pasta and broccoli; toss.
Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish.
Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over.
Preheat oven to 400°F
Bake pasta uncovered until cheese melts, about 20 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes.

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photo by Sassy J

3/3/2019
review by Sassy J

3/3/2019

Love a good pasta casserole and this one is a little different. Deliciously cheesy and the broccoli surprisingly doesn't seem out of place.
review by bbh8495

10/22/2012

I have not tried this yet, but I know I would never add marinara to this - I think it would be delicious without it.
review by sofie-a-toast

10/21/2012

This had a delicious flavor, just the perfect amount of ricotta and the broccoli was wonderful in it. I do feel like both the pasta and broccoli were a bit overcooked. I think next time I would leave very al dente before baking.
review by Nif_H

4/7/2010

In school I was always told that I didn't follow instructions well so I thought that I would continue with that pattern and use rotini instead of penne! My grocery store was out of fresh basil so I replaced it with 1 tablespoon of dried basil and used basil/tomato marinara sauce. We all really enjoyed this dish and it was very quick and easy to make. Delish!!! Made for Went to the Market tag. Thanks lazyme!! :)