Easy No Boil Pasta Bake
Say goodbye to boiling water and hello to effortless comfort food with this Easy No Boil Pasta Bake! Perfectly al dente pasta cooks right in a blend of marinara sauce and water, soaking up the rich flavors as it bakes. A creamy ricotta mixture, infused with Parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning, is layered throughout for bursts of cheesy indulgence, while a golden, bubbly mozzarella topping adds that irresistible finishing touch. This one-dish wonder requires just 10 minutes of prep and makes cleanup a breeze. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this no-boil pasta bake is the ultimate time-saving solution for a hearty, crowd-pleasing dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2.5 cups water
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for greasing the dish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
In the baking dish, add the uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, and water. Gently stir until the pasta is evenly coated and well mixed.
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
Dollop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture over the pasta in the baking dish, spreading it slightly but leaving some areas untouched for texture.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap the steam for cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
For a golden, crispy topping, turn on the broiler for 2-3 minutes but watch closely to prevent burning.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with additional grated Parmesan or fresh basil if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2999 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.3 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.4 g | 327% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 427 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 4696 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.9 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 163.1 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3745 mg | 288% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 820 mg | 17% | |
*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.
