Spicy Baked Penne
Tender pasta, spicy, pesto-laced marinara, and a canopy of mozzarella cheese. This 6-ingredient meal will rock your world!
Servings 4
Calories 596kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- Olive oil for coating the pan
- 1 pound penne pasta or any pasta shape of choice
- 2 cups tomato sauce or 14-ounce can
- 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Grated parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a shallow baking dish or ovenproof skillet with olive oil.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the tomato sauce, pesto, crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and stir to combine.
- Transfer the pasta to the prepared pan and top with the cheese. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for 5 to 10 more minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Serve with parmesan cheese on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 916mg | Potassium: 648mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1180IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 3mg