Easy Baked Pasta is a healthy, vegetarian dish combining a creamy ricotta tomato sauce, penne, cheese, and fresh tomatoes. You won't believe something that only takes minutes to throw together can be so delicious!
Cook pasta in salted water. If using regular pasta, cook for two minute less than al dente.If using gluten free pasta, cook less than half the time for al dente. For instance, my gluten free pasta said to cook 8 minutes for al dente, so I only cooked it 3 minutes for this recipe.*
While the pasta is cooking combine ricotta, marinara, parmesan cheese, balsamic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add drained pasta and stir to combine. Pour into a greased 9X13" baking dish.
Top pasta with mozzarella then halved tomatoes. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly. Then broil for 2-3 minutes longer to brown cheese and roast tomatoes. Garnish with fresh basil.
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* Gluten free pasta breaks down easily, so you want to make sure it doesn't get overcooked and mushy when you finish cooking it in the oven.** Can substitute 4-5 sliced Roma tomatoes tooTips / Tricks for Making Easy Baked Penne
Not feeling a vegetarian meal? Add cooked chicken, ground beef, or sausage when you mix in the penne.
Want more veggies? Add chopped spinach, cooked eggplant, broccoli, mushrooms, peppers or onions when you mix in the pasta.
Have leftovers? Read "Can a Pasta Bake Be Frozen?" above for tips on freezing Easy Baked Penne