BAKED PENNE WITH BROCCOLI AND THREE CHEESES

By Grandmax4

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves -- minced
• 4 cups penne pasta
• 6 cups 1 inch broccoli florets
• 4 cups purchased marinara sauce
• 2 cups coarsely grated low-fat mozzarella cheese -- (packed)
• 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil
• 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Stir oil and garlic in small skillet over medium heat 1 minute; set aside. Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 11 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 1 minute. Drain.

Mix marinara, 1/2 cup mozzarella, ricotta, basil, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, and sautéed garlic in large bowl. Add pasta and broccoli; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake pasta uncovered until cheese melts, about 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.