This No-Boil Three Cheese Baked Pasta is easy, cheesy, and requires FIVE minutes of prep before going in the oven. It’s a weeknight wonder!
This post is sponsored by Aldi.
It’s officially back to school time (whatever that means these days). Either way it’s somewhat back to routine, back to homework, the whole enchilada. My mind goes straight to weeknight dinners when I think about school starting again. I made this No-Boil Baked Pasta as the ultimate no-stress comfort food. It’s 5 minutes of prep for the most comforting pasta dish ever! Just stir it together and put it in the oven. Kind of amazing, right?
Back-to-School Recipe
Back-to-school is looking totally different this year. Whether you’re physically in the classroom, rocking the home school, or doing virtual learning, we’re all a little bit overwhelmed. I wanted to create a recipe that’s low-stress and ultra-comforting. This No-Boil Baked Pasta is like a hug from me to you! A recipe hug!
I am really, REALLY excited to be partnering with ALDI on this recipe. I picked up all these simple ingredients at our local store and was so pumped to try it out for the first time! ALDI is amazing for shopping on a budget, fresh ingredients, and everything you need to get into a good food routine with the back to school madness. BONUS: you can shop ALDI on Instacart and now nearly 600 of their stores are doing curbside pickup!
No-Boil Baked Pasta
My favorite part of this recipe is FOR SURE that you don’t need to cook the pasta prior! No stove time, no stress, just make it and run. Well, don’t run, because your oven is on…but really, it’s just 5 minutes of prep and then bake time! The trick is to make sure all of your pasta noodles are covered in sauce, then cover your dish tightly with foil. Your oven does all the work and the noodles cook in the pasta sauce!
Best Veggies in Pasta
I used frozen broccoli in this No-Boil Baked Pasta. Just toss it in and you’re good to go! You can get creative with the vegetables you include here, though. Whatever your family loves! Some ideas…
- Zucchini or yellow squash
- Tomatoes
- Olives
- Carrots
- Bell peppers
- Green beans
- Peas
More Perfect Pastas
- Broccoli Pasta
- Easy Instant Pot Pasta
- Grilled Artichoke & Mushroom Lemon Pasta
- 30-Minute Fettuccine Turkey Bolognese
No-Boil Three Cheese Baked Pasta
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hours
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Oven baked
Description
This No-Boil Three Cheese Baked Pasta is easy, cheesy, and requires FIVE minutes of prep before going in the oven. It’s a weeknight wonder!
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 1 pound Rigatoni
- 2 (24 oz) jars Marinara Pasta Sauce
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen Broccoli Florets
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 15 oz. ricotta cheese
- basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
- In a large bowl add the dried rigatoni, marinara sauce, frozen broccoli, salt, garlic powder, 1 cup mozzarella and ¾ cup parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in the ricotta cheese then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes, then uncover and cook for an additional 20 minutes until noodles are cooked through. If you want the top to brown a little more, put it under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Add some torn basil and serve!
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Comments
Jessica
Hi! I’ve never done the no-boil pasta. Do you need to add water? I’ve seen a lot of other recipes and they all add water. Thanks
Jessica
Hi! I’ve seen other recipes for the no cook pasta bake online that include adding water. Does this need water? I don’t see it listed.
Laney Schwartz
Nope! There’s a enough liquid it doesn’t need it!
Tanya
I don’t know if I missed the part where you add water and I kept losing my spot online in no boil pasta. So, I’ve added a jar of water just soso I’ll it’ll cook. My oven must be crazy hot because after 40 minutes it was almost done. I’ve added extra cheese on top and put pasta in for another 10 minutes with the oven off. Other than that it turned out good. Thank you
★★★★
Jodi
Do you think this would work with gluten free pasta?
Life is but a Dish
Yes!
Dimitri Komarov
I really am floored by this recipe. I tried it out and it tastes absolutely amazing. This is now my go to dish for the days I am too lazy to cook. Thank you for sharing this.
★★★★★
Life is but a Dish
So happy you loved it!!
Allie
I hate when people immediately ask about substitutions, but have you tried the no-book method with GF pasta?
Life is but a Dish
I haven’t tried but I think it would work!