Baked Penne With Broccoli And Three Cheeses - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
Preparation
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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.
Mix marinara, 1/2 cup mozzarella, ricotta, basil, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, and sauteed 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.
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F
Bake pasta uncovered until cheese melts, about 20 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes.
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