Easy Baked Penne
Easy Baked Penne - this easy pasta casserole is FULL of cheese! It's accidentally vegetarian and no one will know it's semi-homemade!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 343kcal
Cost: $8
- 1 12-16 ounce box penne pasta
- 1 24 ounce jar pasta sauce (and brand/flavor you like)
- 8 ounces cottage cheese , low fat is fine
- 8 ounces sour cream , low fat is fine
- 5 cloves garlic , pressed
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella , divided
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cook pasta according to package directions then drain well.
In a bowl or in the pasta pan, stir together pasta sauce, cottage cheese, sour cream, and garlic. Stir in pasta, then stir in 2 cups of shredded cheese.
Spread pasta in a 9x13” baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups cheese on top.
Bake for 15-25 minutes or until the pasta is hot all the way through and cheese is melted. Serve hot. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Serving: 1/8th of casserole | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 859mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g