Directions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- Preheat your pot for the tomato sauce over medium heat.
- Add olive oil, then garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Next add the diced onion, crushed red pepper, bay leaf, and saute for about 5 minutes, or until onion soft and fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and stir well.
- When tomatoes begin to boil, reduce heat to low, add fresh basil leaves, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Let sauce simmer while you make your pesto (if not using store bought).
- Preheat broiler.
- Add pasta to boiling water and cook until just barely al dente.
- Drain pasta, and toss with 1 cup of your pesto sauce, 1/2 cup parmesan, and 1 cup of the ricotta cheese, be sure to blend well.
- Add pasta to a casserole dish.
- Top with the tomato basil sauce.
- You don't need to use all of the sauce, but rather serve the extra on the side.
- Top casserole with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Place under broiler for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- **Note:Casserole can be assembled ahead of time, covered with foil, and then reheated in a 350 degree oven until heated through.
- Remove foil for last 5-10 minutes in order to melt cheese.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 552.12 Kcal (2312 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 361.04 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 40.12g | 62% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 62.63mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 618.87mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 139.27mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 23.72g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 0.58g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.35g | 1% | |
| Protein | 23.22g | 46% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 485.8mg | 49% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 234.07 Kcal (980 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 153.06 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17.01g | 62% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 26.55mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 262.37mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 59.04mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 10.06g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 0.25g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.15g | 1% | |
| Protein | 9.84g | 46% | |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 205.9mg | 49% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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