Ricotta Bolognese Penne Pasta Bake
This pasta bake recipe is simply the best. Ricotta Bolognese Penne Pasta Bake is very simple and comes together in a half hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 pound penne pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup diced red onion
1 orange or yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
15-ounce can of peeled tomatoes (San Marzano)
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
Zest of one lemon
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Olive oil for drizzling
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
Chopped basil and shredded parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
Over medium/high heat, use a large skillet to brown the ground beef. Once browned, add the salt, chopped onions, and chopped peppers. Cook down until the onions are tender. Add the minced garlic, chopped oregano, and canned tomatoes. Stir together breaking down the whole tomatoes with a spoon. Let simmer on low for 10 minutes.
Cook penne according to package directions.
Add the ricotta to the bolognese sauce with the lemon zest and combine. Stir the cooked penne pasta into the bolognese sauce, and pour into a casserole dish. Top with mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, and drizzle with olive oil. Place under a broiler on low until the cheese has melted or in a 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes.
Garnish with chopped basil and shredded parmesan cheese if desired.
Keywords: bolognese, pasta, pasta bake, penne, ricotta