Extra Cheesy Penne and Mozzarella Casserole
User Reviews
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
740 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Extra Cheesy Penne and Mozzarella Casserole
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You can throw together this easy, cheesy, hearty Penne and Mozzarella Casserole in 45 minutes, tops. You don't have to cook the sauce, just stir some spices in and call it good. This is a great meatless Monday meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup basil pesto*
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon pepper flakes
- 1 & 1/2 pounds mozzarella fresh*
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a 3 quart pot or larger, add a few quarts of water and salt until it tastes like seawater (I usually add about 1 tablespoon.)
- Bring to a boil, then add the penne and cook until al dente; check the package for times and check early. Nobody likes mushy pasta.
- When the pasta is done, drizzle with a little oil to prevent sticking. (Or if the sauce is all ready to go, just dump it in.)
- Meanwhile, spray the edges of a 9x13 inch casserole dish (or any shape dish that hold 3 quarts) with nonstick spray.
- Add the can of crushed tomatoes to the casserole dish. Add the pesto, sugar, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir together.
- Stir in the pasta.
- Shred one pound of mozzarella. Stir into the pasta.
- Shred or slice the remaining 1/2 lb mozzarella and sprinkle/arrange on top of the casserole.
- Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.
- Optional: if you like brown spots on your cheese broil for 1-2 minutes. Move the dish higher up toward the flame.
- Serve with a big salad and some French bread.
Notes
- *I buy both of these at Costco. Great price!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
740kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Potassium
650mg
(19%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1799IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
572mg
(57%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 740 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 740kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 650mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1799IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 572mg | 57% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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