20 Minute Pasta Bake
Transform your weeknight dinners with this quick and comforting 20 Minute Pasta Bake, a dish that combines hearty pasta, rich marinara sauce, and gooey, golden melted cheese for the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is perfect for busy schedules without sacrificing flavor. Featuring tender penne or rotini coated in a garlicky, herb-infused sauce, and topped with a luscious blend of mozzarella and parmesan, it’s then baked to bubbling perfection in the oven. With only minimal prep, a handful of pantry staples, and optional fresh basil for a burst of brightness, this one-pan wonder delivers restaurant-quality indulgence in record time. Ideal for feeding the whole family or whipping up a quick meal for cozy, stress-free evenings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest, as it will continue cooking in the oven. Drain and set aside.
In an oven-safe skillet or large baking dish, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to warm through.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet or baking dish and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, followed by the grated parmesan cheese.
Transfer the skillet or baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 2 minutes. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your 20 Minute Pasta Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.7 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 3610 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 80.3 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1746 mg | 134% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 171 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
