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Baked Penne Ricotta Casserole (Vegetarian)

Here's how you make Baked Penne Ricotta Casserole (Vegetarian)
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 20-30m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 16 ounces dry penne pasta (or ziti, rotini or rigatoni)
  • 4 to 5 cups marinara sauce (homemade or purchased)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 30 ounces ricotta cheese (2x15 ounce containers)
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded, 2 cups)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cook pasta in generously salted water 3 minutes less than recommended on package. Drain.

  • Step 2: Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

  • Step 3: Pour 2 cups of the marinara sauce into dish. Add half of cooked pasta; toss well. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Spoon half of the ricotta cheese in dollops over top. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers ending with mozzarella cheese. Cover lightly with foil, making sure foil is not resting on cheese.

  • Step 4: Bake 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until center is bubbly and thoroughly heated. Cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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