Baked Penne With Broccoli and Three Cheeses

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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Recipe by lazyme

From Bon Appetit, January 2003.

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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.