Calling all pasta lovers! Indulge in the delightful flavors of "Saucy Penne and Three Cheese Bake," a culinary symphony that blends creamy textures, delectable cheeses, and tantalizing seasonings. With its rich, decadent sauce and perfect balance of flavors, this dish will transport your taste buds to a state of pure bliss. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we reveal the secrets behind crafting this irresistible pasta masterpiece.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
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.
SAUCY PENNE AND THREE CHEESE BAKE
This is one of those recipes you clip from the coupon pages of the newspaper. It sounds like a sort of lasagna casserole.
Provided by scrappyhare
Categories Penne
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*F.
- In saucepan, over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned; pour off fat.
- Add pasta sauce.
- In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and egg.
- In lightly greased 2-1/2 quart baking dish, layer half the penne, sauce mixture, and cheese mixture.
- Repeat layers.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over top.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
FOUR CHEESE BAKED PENNE
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings, serving size 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella and parsley in a bowl and stir with a fork to incorporate and set aside. Cook pasta until tender but still firm, a minute or 2 less than the package directs. Drain.
- Heat the oil in the same pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, rosemary, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Return pasta to pot with sauce and turn off heat. Add cottage cheese mixture.
- Spray a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray then transfer pasta mixture to pan. Top with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella and the parmesan. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 30 minutes.
- Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium
- Good source of: Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Zinc
THREE CHEESE BROCCOLI AND PENNE BAKE
This is another of my family's all time favorite dishes! This recipe calls for an 11 x 7-inch pan, which will feed 3 people easily, I strongly suggest to double up the ingredients and bake it in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan if you are feeding more than 4 people, everyone will want seconds! I have also added in ground turkey that I cook with the garlic before I saute the broccoli, you might have to bake it in a larger baking dish if you are adding in ground turkey. to the mixture also.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Penne
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set oven to 400 degrees.
- Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
- In a medium skillet heat oil, then add in garlic; saute for 1 minute, then add in the broccoli florets; saute for a couple of minutes, then remove to a bowl.
- Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling salted water until JUST firm tender; drain.
- In a large bowl, mix together marinara sauce, 1 cup mozzeralla cheese, 3/4 cup ricotta, fresh basil and 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; mix well to combine.
- Add in the cooked penne and the broccoli/garlic mixture; toss to combine, then season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to prepared baking dish.
- Spoon and then spread with 1-1/4 cups ricotta cheese (you do not have to cover completely with ricotta).
- Sprinkle with about 1 cup (or more) mozzeralla cheese, then sprinkle with about 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese over the mozza cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes uncovered or until the cheese melts.
- Let stand for about 5-8 minutes before serving.
THREE CHEESE BAKED PASTA
This hearty dish always gets rave reviews. Everyone who tries it loves it! Make it a part of your meal today!
Provided by Althea
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile, cook ground meat and onion in a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until meat is browned. Stir in pasta sauce, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer the ingredients in the prepared baking dish as follows: half of the cooked pasta, all the provolone cheese, all the sour cream, half of the sauce mixture, remaining pasta, mozzarella cheese, and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 878.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE
Chunks of chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with basil and fresh spinach are baked with multi-grain penne pasta and topped with cheese.
Provided by Philadelphia
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
Time 43m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
- Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce; bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Stir in Neufchatel.
- Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; pour into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 89.2 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 43.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1004 mg, Sugar 11.9 g
THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN BAKE
This is a hearty, comforting casserole that's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and interesting colors ensures I come home with an empty dish! -Vicki Raatz, Waterloo, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 12-15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, pimientos and basil; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the noodles, chicken and cheeses; add mushroom sauce and mix well. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake 15 minutes longer or until browned. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts :
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.
THREE CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE
A quick and easy dinner that everyone in the family will love!
Provided by Elyse Ellis
Categories Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta as directed on package, add spinach to the boiling water the last minute.
- Cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-heat 3 min. Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Simmer on low heat for 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Drain pasta mixture and return to pan.
- Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 c. mozzarella.
- Spoon into 9x13" casserole baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Bake 20 minutes; top with remaining cheeses. Bake for three minutes more or until mozzarella is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 1159 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAKED PENNE WITH BROCCOLI AND THREE CHEESES
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
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.
THREE-CHEESE PASTA BAKE
Mozzarella. Parmesan. Cream cheese. With a trio like that, you just know this Three-Cheese Pasta Bake is going to be a hit at your house!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375ºF.
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute. Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and garlic in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. or until chicken is browned. Stir in pasta sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese spread until melted.
- Drain pasta mixture well; return to saucepan. Stir in chicken mixture and mozzarella. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish; top with Parmesan.
- Bake 10 to 15 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 1180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful and complex dish. A good combination is a hard cheese, such as Parmesan or cheddar, a soft cheese, such as mozzarella or fontina, and a creamy cheese, such as ricotta or mascarpone.
- Cook the penne pasta al dente, so that it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape in the casserole.
- Don't overcook the sauce. It should be thick and creamy, but not too thick or pasty.
- Be generous with the cheese. It is what makes this dish so rich and decadent.
- Top the casserole with a layer of breadcrumbs before baking. This will give it a golden brown crust.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
This saucy penne and three-cheese bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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