Description
A delicious and cheesy rotini pasta bake topped with crispy onion crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rotini, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the pasta mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the crispy fried onions on top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh parsley and serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the pasta mixture.
- Can substitute gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg