Penne Pasta Bake: Indulgent Comfort Food for Any Night
Enjoy a delightful and easy-to-make Penne Pasta Bake that’s perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese in a baking dish.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in cooked vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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