Three Cheese Broccoli And Penne Bake

• 3 tablespoons oil (can use more)
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 2 1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
• 2 cups favorite marinara sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• 2 cups ricotta cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (can use more)
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• salt and black pepper

1. Set oven to 400 degrees.
2. Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
3. In a medium skillet heat oil, then add in garlic; saute for 1 minute, then add in the broccoli florets; saute for a couple of minutes, then remove to a bowl.
4. Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling salted water until JUST firm tender; drain.
5. In a large bowl, mix together marinara sauce, 1 cup mozzeralla cheese, 3/4 cup ricotta, fresh basil and 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; mix well to combine.
6. Add in the cooked penne and the broccoli/garlic mixture; toss to combine, then season with salt and pepper.
7. Transfer the mixture to prepared baking dish.
8. Spoon and then spread with 1-1/4 cups ricotta cheese (you do not have to cover completely with ricotta).
9. Sprinkle with about 1 cup (or more) mozzeralla cheese, then sprinkle with about 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese over the mozza cheese.
10. Bake for about 20 minutes uncovered or until the cheese melts.
11. Let stand for about 5-8 minutes before serving.

oil, garlic, broccoli florets, penne pasta, favorite marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, parmesan cheese, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/three-cheese-broccoli-and-penne-bake-156274 (may not work)