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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
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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