Easy Baked Ricotta Pasta Recipe | Classic Comfort Food

INGREDIENTS

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked rigatoni or penne pasta 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 jars (26 ounces each) marinara sauce, divided 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 13X9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cook rigatoni according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, beat ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, salt and pepper in medium bowl until well blended.
3. Spread 2 cups marinara sauce over bottom of prepared pan; spoon half of cooked pasta over sauce. Top with half of ricotta mixture and 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat layers of marinara sauce, pasta and ricotta mixture. Top with 1 cup mozzarella, remaining marinara sauce and 1 cup mozzarella.
4. Cover with foil; bake about 1 hour or until bubbly. Uncover and bake about 5 minutes more or until cheese is completely melted. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

This recipe appears in: Italian