Baked Penne With Broccoli and Three Cheeses |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Bon Appetit, January 2003. 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 |
Directions:
1. Stir oil and garlic in small skillet over medium heat 1 minute; set aside. 2. Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 11 minutes. 3. Add broccoli; cook 1 minute. Drain. 4. Mix marinara, 1/2 cup mozzarella, ricotta, basil, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, and sautéed garlic in large bowl. 5. Add pasta and broccoli; toss. 6. Season with salt and pepper. 7. Transfer to 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. 8. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over. 9. Preheat oven to 400°F 10. Bake pasta uncovered until cheese melts, about 20 minutes. 11. Let stand 5 minutes. |
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