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Four Cheese Pasta Bake in a white rectangle baker.
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5 from 6 votes

Four-Cheese Marinara Pasta Bake

Four Cheese Marinara Pasta is baked in a robust marinara sauce and topped with 2 kinds of cheese. The addition of sharp cheddar cheese to the dish creates extra richness and flavor. This is perfect for a quick weekday meal or for a potluck dinner. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheese Pasta, Four-Cheese Pasta Bake, Pasta Bake, Pasta Marinara
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 224cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 11" x 13" deep-walled baking dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Cups & spoons
  • oven (adjusted to the center rack position)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces farfalle pasta cooked al dente
  • 20 ounces Vero Gusto® Heritage Marinara Sauce
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 large egg
  • 16 ounces reduced fat ricotta cheese
  • 16 ounces fat-free cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6 ounces reduced-fat sharp white cheddar
  • ½ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dry minced onion
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the ricotta, and cottage cheese. Mix in the tomato paste, egg, and spices; mix well to combine.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and cook pasta until al dente. Drain pasta.
  • Line the bottom of the baking dish with 10 ounces of marinara and spread to coat the bottom of the pan. Add half the cheese mixture and spread. Add the al dente pasta noodles and combine with the rest of the cheese mixture; spread remaining sauce.
  • Top with parmesan cheese, and reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes at 375°F. or until cheese is bubbly. Top with fresh thyme. Serve warm.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 224cal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 533IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 1mg