No-Boil Broccoli Pasta Bake: Easy Comfort Food for Everyone
A delicious and easy no-boil pasta bake that brings together the goodness of broccoli and cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the penne pasta, broccoli florets, marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- Spread half of the mixture in a baking dish. Layer with ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Top with the remaining pasta mixture and the rest of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg