Baked Penne with Broccoli and Three Cheeses Recipe

Baked Penne with Broccoli and Three Cheeses Recipe

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups penne pasta
  • 3 cups 1-inch broccoli florets
  • 2 cups purchased marinara sauce
  • 1 cup (packed) coarsely grated low-fat mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake pasta uncovered until cheese melts, about 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
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