Pink Penne Pie
Tender noodles, laced with parmesan-and-cream-spiked tomato sauce, baked under a blanket of mozzarella.
Servings 4
Calories 386kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne regular or mini penne
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon each basil and oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for serving optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the tomato sauce, cream, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well. Fold in the cooked pasta.
- Transfer the mixture to a pie plate and top with the cheese. Cover with foil (spray the foil with cooking spray so it doesn't stick to the cheese). Bake for 10 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for 5 more minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Top with basil or parsley, if using, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 808mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 968IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2mg