Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
baked penne with cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese

Baked Penne Rigate


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 1 review

Description

Baked Penne is an easy, family-friendly meal packed with flavorful Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and loads of ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lb penne, cooked and drained
  • 24 oz marinara Sauce, divided
  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage, browned and drained
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup + 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl combine mozzarella, ricotta, the 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and eggs.
  3. Stir until uniform.
  4. Pour noodles, half of marinara sauce, and sausage into a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
  5. Stir to mix.
  6. Top with cheese mixture and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven, pour over remaining marinara sauce and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is golden.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

If the cheese is over-browning, cover with aluminum foil.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Category: Entree
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 610
  • Sugar: 6.2 g
  • Sodium: 1097.4 mg
  • Fat: 31.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 51.6 g
  • Protein: 29.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 131.5 mg