Name: Three-Cheese Baked Penne with Tomatoes and Basil
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; Kosher salt -; 1 lb. penne -; 2 c. ricotta cheese -; 2 large eggs, beaten -; 2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided -; 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan -; 2 1/2 c. halved grape tomatoes -; 1/4 c. freshly chopped basil, plus more for garnish -; Freshly ground black pepper -

Ingredients for - Three-Cheese Baked Penne with Tomatoes and Basil

1. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

2. Kosher salt

3. 1 lb. penne

4. 2 c. ricotta cheese

5. 2 large eggs, beaten

6. 2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided

7. 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan

8. 2 1/2 c. halved grape tomatoes

9. 1/4 c. freshly chopped basil, plus more for garnish

10. Freshly ground black pepper

How to cook deliciously - Three-Cheese Baked Penne with Tomatoes and Basil

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375° and grease a large baking dish with olive oil.

2 . Stage

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and return to pot.

3 . Stage

In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta and eggs, then add pasta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, tomatoes, and basil, and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

4 . Stage

Pour pasta mixture into baking dish and cover with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is bubbling and top is golden, 30 minutes.

5 . Stage

Garnish with basil and serve.