Baked Loaded Veggie Pasta
Baked loaded veggie pasta is cheesy, dreamy, yummy goodness! Such a simple meal that can easily be made ahead! Takes such a short time to throw together, and is one of those meals that will make everyone's bellies happy!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 12 oz marinara sauce
- 1½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- ½ tsp sea salt more or less to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Bring pot of water and a shake of salt to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add in pasta and cook until al dente (about 5-7 minutes).
- Drain pasta once it's al dente, and then pour it back into the pot. Add in sauce, salt and pepper and mix until incorporated.
- In a 9x9 or 8x8 dish, add half the pasta to the bottom on the pan in a layer. Sprinkle on about ½ of the shredded mozzarella.
- Add the rest of the pasta on top in a layer. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and the parmesan.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is nice and warm!
- When it's done, sprinkle with freshly chopped basil. Enjoy!
Notes
For Storing: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.