BAKED PENNE WITH BROCCOLI AND THREE CHEESES

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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Vegetable     Bake     Sauté     Christmas     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Mozzarella     Parmesan     Ricotta     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups penne pasta
3 cups 1-inch broccoli florets
2 cups purchased marinara sauce
1 cup (packed) coarsely grated low-fat mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 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 sautéed 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°F. Bake pasta uncovered until cheese melts, about 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce was so good that it made me forget all about the broccoli.


Sabir Sajawal
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a total crowd-pleaser. Everyone raved about the creamy sauce and tender broccoli.


Alvaro Zendejas
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning and it was much better.


Tamasha Kasongo
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Borhan Uddin
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This dish was a little too rich for my taste. I would recommend using a lighter cheese or adding some vegetables to the sauce.


sharp guy
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I made this recipe for my son's birthday party and it was a huge success. The kids loved it and the adults couldn't get enough of it either.


Taniya Akther
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta and cheese. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Tae Jen
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This recipe was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The final dish was delicious and my family loved it.


Arslan Sadiq
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce was so good that it made me forget all about the broccoli.


Maria Rude
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I made this recipe for my friends and they all loved it! It was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


George Wattson
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would recommend using less cheese or using a milder type of cheese.


ali wadrago
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the broccoli was cooked to perfection.


Senwedi Samuel
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I especially love the crispy cheese topping.


Panjali Sah
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning and it was much better.


Janan Afghan
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Nare Molokomme
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a total crowd-pleaser. Everyone raved about the creamy sauce and tender broccoli.


jeremiah carver
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This baked penne dish was a hit with my family! The broccoli and three cheeses added a delightful flavor combination.


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