Description
A delightful Valentine’s dinner recipe perfect for kids and families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb of pasta
- 2 cups of marinara sauce
- 1 cup of mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water and cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil and add marinara sauce.
- Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drain pasta and mix it with the sauce.
- Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan on top.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Substitute marinara with any preferred sauce.
- Adjust cheese quantities based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: valentines dinner kids families