Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 pound

Penne Pasta

dry

26 ounce

Spaghetti Sauce

jarred

16 ounce

Alfredo Sauce

jarred

3 cup

Mozzarella Cheese

shredded

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2
~4 min

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 3
~4 min

Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.

Step 4
~4 min

Drain the cooked pasta thoroughly.

Step 5
~4 min

Spread 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~4 min

Pour half of the cooked pasta over the sauce in the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~4 min

Drizzle half of the Alfredo sauce over the pasta.

Step 8
~4 min

Spoon half of the remaining spaghetti sauce over the Alfredo sauce.

Step 9
~4 min

Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauces.

Step 10
~4 min

Repeat the layers: remaining pasta, Alfredo sauce, spaghetti sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

Step 11
~4 min

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~4 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the pasta is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.

Step 13
~4 min

Remove from oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add cooked ground beef or Italian sausage for a heartier meal.

Use a combination of cheeses, such as Parmesan and Asiago, for a more complex flavor.

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the spaghetti sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caesar salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food often served at family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Potlucks
Family dinners

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Potluck
Family gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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