Quick Baked Pasta Dinner Recipe
We've all had those evenings where the schedule runs late and the family is ready to eat before the oven is even preheated. When you need a quick baked pasta dinner recipe that hits the table without a massive time investment, efficiency is everything. By skipping the traditional hours of slow-simmering and utilizing Sturdy Sauce as your flavorful foundation, you cut your prep time down to mere minutes. This easy, healthy baked pasta recipe uses clever broiler techniques to achieve that gorgeous, bubbly crust in a fraction of the time. It is the ultimate weeknight fix that delivers maximum comfort with absolutely minimal hassle.
Ingredients
- 482 grams482 grams482 grams Marinara - Sturdy Sauce

- 200 grams200 grams200 grams Rotini, or cavatappi

- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Pre-cooked lean chicken strips or sliced mushrooms
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, or fontina cheese

- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Cook your pasta until al dente while preheating your oven's broiler to high.
- In an oven-safe skillet or pan, warm the Sturdy Sauce over medium heat and stir in the dried herbs and pre-cooked protein.
- Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the sauce, stirring to coat every noodle.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top and place the skillet directly under the broiler for 3–4 minutes until brown and crispy.
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Entrées Other Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 1448 |
| Fat: | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 194 g |
| Protein: | 114 g |
| Cholesterol: | 32 g |
| Sodium: | 3975 mg |
| Fiber: | 12 g |
| Sugars: | 36 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated for total recipe. | |




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