Ingredient: ricotta cheese

Italian Sausage Penne & Four Cheese Tomato Sauce

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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the Italian sausage, cook through, drain any grease, then set aside.
  2. While the sausage is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package directions, drain then set aside.
  3. In a medium pot over medium heat, melt the cream cheese, tomato sauce, tomato paste and chicken broth together.
  4. Add the oregano, parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, kosher salt and red pepper flakes, stir everything together.
  5. Add the parmesan, mozzarella and ricotta cheese, continue stirring until all of the cheese has melted into the sauce.
  6. Add the cooked sausage and penne pasta to the cheesy tomato sauce and stir to combine.
  7. Serve immediately topped with fresh basil.
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Nutrition Facts
Italian Sausage Penne & Four Cheese Tomato Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 842 Calories from Fat 468
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 2207mg 92%
Potassium 440mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 13g
Protein 36g 72%
Vitamin A 24%
Vitamin C 19%
Calcium 56%
Iron 28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Baked Ziti/Penne

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 Baked Ziti/Penne
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 375°F. Cook the pasta and sauce while the oven is heating.
  2. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, make the sauce.
  3. See Quick & Easy Marinara Sauce; can be cooked while the oven is heating and pasta is cooking.
  4. When the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook until just tender. While the pasta is cooking, make the ricotta filling.
  5. Stir the ricotta, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, and salt together in a small bowl; set aside.
  6. When the pasta is ready, drain it in a colander or strainer.
  7. Return the pasta to the now-empty pot. Add half of the sauce (about 3 cups) and stir until the pasta is well-coated. Add the meat, stirring to mix thoroughly. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Add the ricotta mixture to the pasta and fold it in, leaving big pockets of ricotta here and there.
  9. Transfer half of the pasta mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer. Evenly sprinkle with half of the mozzarella. Top with the remaining pasta in an even layer.
  10. Pour the remaining sauce over the pasta and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the surface evenly with the remaining mozzarella and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  11. Bake uncovered until the edges are bubbling and the cheese is completely melted and browned in spots, about 30 minutes.
  12. Remove the baking dish to a wire rack and let cool 15 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
Baked Ziti/Penne
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 1002mg 42%
Potassium 404mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 7g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin A 14%
Vitamin C 16%
Calcium 35%
Iron 17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.