Description
This 3-ingredient baked pasta is the epitome of simplicity and taste. With just pasta, sauce, and cheese, you can whip up a comforting meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a satisfying dish without the fuss.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta (such as penne, rigatoni, or shells)
- 24 oz jar of marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until just under al dente; drain.
- In a baking dish, mix the cooked pasta with marinara sauce.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Enhance the dish by adding herbs like basil or oregano, or spices like red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Consider adding cooked ground meat or vegetables to the sauce for a heartier dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg