Baked penne with cheese is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It is a simple dish to make, but it is always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of pasta, cheese, and sauce is irresistible, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. There are many different ways to make baked penne with cheese, so you can find one that suits your taste. Whether you like a creamy sauce or a tangy one, there is a recipe out there for you. So what are you waiting for? Start cooking!
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BAKED PENNE
This version of the Italian-inspired classic dish combines ground beef, peppers, and sauteed onions, baked with penne and PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, and topped with Mozzarella cheese.
Provided by Philadelphia
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Brown meat with vegetables in large nonstick skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup cooking creme and 1/2 cup mozzarella: cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.
- Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 922 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
BAKED PENNE WITH THREE CHEESES
I don't believe in serving kids macaroni and cheese every day. It should be treated as an indulgence, because that's what it is. This is my version of the classic macaroni and cheese Xea's grandmother makes. Older kids can easily make this by themselves. Add a big green salad and they can have dinner ready before you get home from work!
Provided by Antonia Lofaso
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare the penne rigate according to the package directions, minus 1 or 2 minutes of cooking time (see Cook's Note). Drain, then pour the pasta into a 9-by-13-inch glass baking pan.
- In a 4-quart saucepan, melt the butter on medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour until it's dissolved. Add the cream to the saucepan. Add the nutmeg, seasoned salt, and black pepper and whisk the mixture until it's warmed through.
- Reduce the heat to low, and add the mozzarella, Cheddar, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Stir until you have a smooth cheese sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the pasta and top with the breadcrumbs.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, until the top turns a golden brown.
PENNE WITH FIVE CHEESES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
- Bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil in a stockpot.
- Combine all the ingredients except the penne and butter in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Drop the penne into the boiling water and parboil for 4 minutes. Drain well in a colander and add to the ingredients in the mixing bowl, tossing to combine.
- Divide the pasta mixture among 6 shallow ceramic gratin dishes (1 1/2 to 2-cup capacity). Dot with the butter and bake until bubbly and brown on top, 7 to 10 minutes.
FOUR-CHEESE BAKED PENNE
This cheesy pasta dish is comforting, hearty, delicious and-surprise!-meatless. Filling whole grains, low-fat protein and a touch of heat make this recipe a keeper! Serve with a salad and crusty bread. -Janet Elrod, Newnan, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook penne according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, oregano, rosemary, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool for 15 minutes., Preheat oven to 400°. Drain penne; add to sauce. Stir in cottage cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella and all of the ricotta. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella., Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
BAKED PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
This is a hearty, filling meal that's full of flavor!
Provided by SADIEQQ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Place sausage and onion in the skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Pour in wine, and cook for 1 minute, stirring, to deglaze the pan. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with cooked pasta, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with mozzarella.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1714.1 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
BAKED PENNE WITH CHEESE
Make and share this Baked Penne With Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mauvi3
Categories Penne
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 piece
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Penne: Boil 1,000 ml water, salt and oil. Cook pasta until al dente.
- Saute onion and garlic in oil. Add ground meat. Cook until it's done.
- Add tomato juice, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper. Stir and cook until it's thick.
- Add oregano, basil and penne. Stir well.
- Put penne in a baking pan.
- Cheese Sauce: Put the ricotta cheese in a bowl, add the fresh grated nutmeg.
- Add the egg and the parsley. Mix these ingredients together with a spoon.
- Spread the sauce on top the penne and add mozzarella cheese and parmesan.
- Bake in preheated oven at 350 F (177 C) for 35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese. Allow to cool for approximately 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.8, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 91.3, Sodium 906.8, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 24
Tips:
- Use a variety of cheeses: Feel free to experiment with different types of cheeses to create a unique flavor profile. Some popular options include mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and ricotta.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This will ensure that the pasta retains a slight bite and doesn't become mushy when baked.
- Don't overmix the sauce: Overmixing can make the sauce too thick and gloopy. A slightly lumpy sauce is perfectly fine.
- Use a large baking dish: This will help to prevent the pasta from clumping together and ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Bake the pasta until it's bubbly and golden brown: This will give it a delicious crispy top.
- Let the pasta cool for a few minutes before serving: This will help to prevent the cheese from becoming stringy.
Conclusion:
Baked penne with cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and crispy pasta topping, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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