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Fiorello Family Pasta Bake

Name: Fiorello Family Pasta Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound penne pasta; 2 cups marinara sauce; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 cup Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled; Salt and pepper to taste

This dish symbolizes the warmth and togetherness of the Fiorello family gatherings. It reflects the Italian-American cultural influence in Eilis's life on Long Island, where family meals are a communal experience.

Prep: 20 minutesCook: 30 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
2
Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
3
In a large bowl, combine pasta, marinara sauce, ricotta, sausage, salt, and pepper.
4
Pour into a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
5