Parmesan and Ricotta Pasta Bake

Step 1

Combine onion, garlic, pepper, sea salt, olive oil, and mushrooms in a large skillet

Step 2

Sautee on medium high heat for 10-12 minutes, or until mushrooms cook down and release their liquid

Step 3

Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside

Step 4

Add pasta sauce to the skillet onion/mushroom mixture and stir

Step 5

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of parmesan, 1 egg and the ricotta cheese and stir to combine

Step 6

Add the ricotta mixture to the skillet with the sauce and onion mixture and stir until combined

Step 7

Mix sauce with noodles and transfer into a 13 X 9 baking dish

Step 8

Bake at 425 for 10 minutes

Step 9

Top with 1 1/4 cups of shredded mozzarella and bake an additional 5 - 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly

Step 10

Serve with garlic bread and optional crushed red pepper for topping

Step 11

Enjoy!