Penne Pizza With Marinara Fresh Mozzarella And Parmesan Cheese Food

PENNE PASTA PIZZA

Steps:

• Combine three rolls together to form a ball. Repeat with remaining rolls. If using bread dough, cut into 4 equal pieces. Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Flatten each ball or piece into a 7-8-inch circle. Place on large sprayed baking sheets. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and allow to rise until double in size. Meanwhile, stir together the pasta, pasta sauce and ground beef in a large mixing bowl.
• When dough has risen, remove plastic wrap and press the middle of each dough circle down, leaving 1-inch all the way around the edges. Divide the pasta mixture equally between the circles and place in mounds in the center of each one where you have pressed it down. Top each one with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Brush the bare 1-inch edge around each pizza with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Bake at 350ºF 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and browning. Serve hot.

PENNE WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente - tender but not mushy. Set a colander in the sink and drain the penne.
• Transfer the penne to the sauce and toss. Add the Parmesan, season with pepper, and stir to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the basil leaves, and serve. Pass more Parmesan at the table.
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• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, their juice, and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook covered, for 10 minutes. Add the herbs and chopped fresh tomatoes, if using, and simmer for a few more minutes until fresh tomatoes are cooked through.
• Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in the salt and season with pepper, to taste. Use now, store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
• Cook's note: For more texture add seeded chopped tomatoes at the end. Also add fresh chopped herbs for a fuller herb flavor.
• Yield: about 3 1/2 cups

BAKED PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with no-stick spray.
• Cook pasta according to package directions (do not overcook). Drain.
• Beat eggs in a small bowl. Stir in ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and parsley.
• To assemble casserole:.
• Layer 1: Spread 2 cups marinara sauce to cover the bottom of the pan.
• Layer 2: place 1/2 of the pasta over the sauce.
• Layer 3: Spoon 1/2 the cheese mixture over the pasta by tablespoonfuls and spead to distribute evenly over the pasta.
• Layer 4: sprinkle evenly with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat above layers.
• To finish, spread the last 2 cups of marinara sauce over casserole and top with last 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake 60-70 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
• Uncover, bake 5 minutes more until cheese is melted.