Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups penne pasta
• 3 cups 1-inch broccoli florets
• 2 cups purchased marinara sauce
• 1 cup (packed) coarsely grated low-fat mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Stir oil and garlic in small skillet over medium heat 1 minute; set aside. Cook penne in large pot of boiling water until almost tender, about 11 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 1 minute. Drain.

3. Mix marinara, ½ cup mozzarella, ricotta, basil, 1 Tablespoon of parmesan, and sautéed garlic in large bowl. Add pasta and broccoli; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to 11 X 7 X 2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and parmesan over.

4. Bake pasta uncovered until cheese melts, about 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

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