FOUR CHEESE BAKED PENNE

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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings, serving size 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound whole-wheat penne
1 1/2 cups small-curd low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium crushed tomatoes
1 (8-ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (3/4 ounces)

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

Tayyaba Khalid
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the sauce, which helped a lot. The penne was cooked perfectly, though.


Usman Abdulkadir
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I loved this dish! The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Faridah Motara
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The cheese sauce was rich and creamy, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


ani hamache
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I'm not a huge fan of baked pasta dishes, but this one was really good. The cheese sauce was light and airy, and the penne was cooked al dente. I would definitely make this again.


Hassan Basri
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This dish was delicious! The cheese sauce was rich and creamy, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sedrina Limbu
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the sauce, which helped a lot. The penne was cooked perfectly, though.


Tajdar Hamdani
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I loved this dish! The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


just ur local trash
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The cheese sauce was rich and creamy, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Pema Choden
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, and the penne was cooked al dente. I would definitely make this again.


MANO
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. The sauce was very rich and flavorful, and the penne was cooked well. I would recommend this recipe to others who love cheese.


Md Salimhasan
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cheese sauce is so creamy and delicious, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I love that I can add different vegetables or meats to the sauce to change it up.


Cheryl Anne Edwards
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Aseel Saleh
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I'm not a huge fan of baked pasta dishes, but this one was really good. The cheese sauce was light and airy, and the penne was cooked al dente. I would definitely make this again.


Philliminius Jooka
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Wow! This dish was amazing! The cheese sauce was so rich and flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mhloli Masekwana
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This four-cheese baked penne was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce and tender pasta were perfect for a comforting meal. I added some extra vegetables to the sauce, like broccoli and bell peppers, to make it even more nutritious.