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Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 10 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 10 minsServings:8

Active Time:30 mins

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:8

Servings:

8

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients16ounceswhole-wheat penne1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil1cupdiced white onion2cloves garlic, minced1(24 ounce) jarlower-sodium marinara sauce½cuplow-fat ricotta cheese3largeripe tomatoes, sliced8ouncesfresh mozzarella cheese, sliced1cupthinly sliced fresh basil1tablespoonbalsamic vinegarFreshly ground pepper for garnish

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Ingredients

16ounceswhole-wheat penne

1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

1cupdiced white onion

2cloves garlic, minced

1(24 ounce) jarlower-sodium marinara sauce

½cuplow-fat ricotta cheese

3largeripe tomatoes, sliced

8ouncesfresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

1cupthinly sliced fresh basil

1tablespoonbalsamic vinegar

Freshly ground pepper for garnish

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta; cook according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

Heat oil in the same pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Stir in marinara; cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Add the pasta and stir to combine.

Pour half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with spoonfuls of ricotta and half of the tomato slices. Add the remaining pasta mixture and top with the remaining tomato slices and mozzarella. Bake until bubbling on the edges, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and drizzle with vinegar. Garnish with pepper, if desired. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2022

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)345Calories14gFat42gCarbs15gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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