This Cheesy Baked Penne Pasta is the ultimate comfort food — loaded with tender penne, savory marinara, creamy ricotta, and lots of melted mozzarella. It’s easy to make, feeds a crowd, and delivers that perfect cheesy pull with every bite!
Ingredients
12 oz penne pasta
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus extra for topping)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (optional)
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
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