BOCA Baked Penne

The word ‘penne’ comes from the Italian word for ‘quill’, which refers to the shape of the pasta resembling a quill or feather.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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BOCA Baked Penne

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce BOCA Ground Crumbles
• 16 ounce Penne pasta
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 can Crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
4. Add the BOCA Ground Crumbles and cook until heated through.
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6. In a large baking dish, combine the cooked penne pasta and the sauce mixture. Mix well.
7. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
8. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 8g

Protein 18g36%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.