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Golden baked pasta with melted mozzarella and Parmesan in a baking dish garnished with fresh basil
Anita Cloete

Cheesy Baked Pasta

Loaded cheesy baked pasta with three kinds of cheese. A comforting family favourite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g pasta penne or rigatoni
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan grated
  • Italian seasoning to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Mix pasta with marinara sauce.
  3. Layer half in a baking dish, dollop with ricotta, then remaining pasta. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  4. Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.