Gluten Free Baked Penne | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | You'll never believe you're eating #GlutenFree with this amazing #pasta entree. It's filled with 3 cheeses so it's hearty, filling & very satisfying comfort food. Our company raved over it. #RicottaCheese #MozzarellaCheese #ParmesanCheese #RonzoniGlutenFreePasta #GlutenFreePasta #MeatlessMondays #Italian

Gluten Free Baked Penne

Teresa Ambra

Gluten Free Living – 2014

Gluten Free Baked Penne is awesome. I love pasta. Any kind and any shape will do. I suppose that’s because  I really enjoy Marinara and Alfredo sauces so much. I’m a tomato fiend and a cheese sauce fiend! Gluten Free Baked Penne gives me the best of everything.

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There’s gluten free pasta, lots of spaghetti sauce, and an abundance of cheese. This meatless main dish is simply mouthwatering. It’s really easy to prepare as well. I actually made this dish up the day before I needed it and baked it the following day on a “time bake” when I was at church. I came home to the lovely fragrance of Italian. Yum.

As I noted in my post on Gluten Free Strawberry Dump Cake Cobbler, we have a friend who has Celiac Disease and has to be very strict with her diet. Any slip ups–even accidentally, and she’s in big trouble. I promised her a gluten free pasta when we had an Italian potluck at her home last Sunday. This recipe substituting gluten free noodles fits the bill entirely. She loved it, as well as a host of other people who aren’t on gluten free diets. Most of them couldn’t even tell it was gluten free pasta.

Let me give you some advice about using gluten free pasta. All gluten free pasta is not equal! The 100% corn-based pastas are absolutely wretched! They taste awful and become gummy and hard after cooking. Don’t bother spending your money on them. Some of them consist of all brown rice. Those are too starchy and usually taste awful, too.

The penne pasta I recommend is Ronzoni’s gluten free penne rigate. They combine rice, corn and quinoa for a fantastic blend that’s hard to distinguish from regular pasta. It’s perfect.

Gluten Free Baked Penne is a great Meatless Monday recipe. It’s hearty, filling and satisfying. It doesn’t use many ingredients or have a lot of steps to it. I can’t tell you how many people came up to me raving over this pasta last Sunday. When I told them it was gluten free they were astounded.

Almost everyone went back for seconds. I’ve made this recipe before using regular pasta with meatballs and regular pasta with Italian sausage. All three are excellent in taste. But if you prefer a meatless version then this is it. If you’re not gluten intolerant, regular wheat pasta will also work fine. For that matter, you can use almost any kind of pasta: ziti, bow-ties, extra large elbow macaroni, rotini or the ribbed tubular pastas.

I first sampled this recipe (not a gluten free version) at my son and daughter-in-law’s when we were visiting them last year. I’ve changed it around quite a bit because we prefer a lot more sauce in our pasta recipes. I also added Italian seasoning and basil to increase the flavors. I think this improved version is absolutely terrific. We prefer a vibrant flavorful sauce so a few enhancements like made here greatly augment the recipe.

If you’re looking for a dandy gluten free pasta recipe then you’ve come to the right place. Gluten Free Baked Penne is a fantastic recipe you’re family is sure to love. It has so much cheese in it you won’t even miss the meat. This tasty Italian dish is excellent for company, too. And, of course, it’s one the best comfort foods you’ll ever consume!

I originally made this recipe in July of 2014 before good gluten free pasta was available. While it was a hit with company, my pictures were not a hit. I recently remade this recipe (November 2018) for our kids, and my sister and her husband. They were in town for a wedding so they wanted Italian. My brother-in-law asked for Garlic Bread. 🙂 I used the good Ronzoni gluten free pasta this time. The pasta was amazing. No one was able to tell this casserole was a gluten free dish! Obviously, if you really are cooking for anyone eating gluten free, skip the Garlic Bread. 🙂 Other than that, this dish is just about perfect.

Gluten Free Baked Penne | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | You'll never believe you're eating #GlutenFree with this amazing #pasta entree. It's filled with 3 cheeses so it's hearty, filling & very satisfying comfort food. Our company raved over it. #RicottaCheese #MozzarellaCheese #ParmesanCheese #RonzoniGlutenFreePasta #GlutenFreePasta #MeatlessMondays #Italian

Gluten Free Baked Penne is awesome!

Gluten Free Baked Penne | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | You'll never believe you're eating #GlutenFree with this amazing #pasta entree. It's filled with 3 cheeses so it's hearty, filling & very satisfying comfort food. Our company raved over it. #RicottaCheese #MozzarellaCheese #ParmesanCheese #RonzoniGlutenFreePasta #GlutenFreePasta #MeatlessMondays #Italian

Anyone who eats this tasty main dish will be joining  the “clean your plate” club because you will want to eat every bite!

Gluten Free Baked Penne | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | You'll never believe you're eating #GlutenFree with this amazing #pasta entree. It's filled with 3 cheeses so it's hearty, filling & very satisfying comfort food. Our company raved over it. #RicottaCheese #MozzarellaCheese #ParmesanCheese #RonzoniGlutenFreePasta #GlutenFreePasta #MeatlessMondays #Italian

Gluten Free Baked Penne is a fantastic Meatless Monday dish.

Here’s what I did.

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I used these ingredients.

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Boil gluten free pasta according to package directions. I highly recommend using Ronzoni GF pasta as it has the best texture and taste that compares to regular pasta. Remove from heat and drain. Place pasta into a large mixing bowl.

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Add Ricotta cheese, egg, mozzarella cheese and a bottle of spaghetti sauce. Any flavor will do but make sure your spaghetti sauce is gluten free. 

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Stir ingredients to combine.

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Spread pasta mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13″ glass baking dish.

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Add a jar of spaghetti sauce.

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Sprinkle heavily with Italian seasoning and basil. I used a tablespoonful of each. You can also add roasted minced garlic, fennel seed, parsley and crushed red pepper flakes for a little more zip, if you desire.

Gluten Free Baked Penne | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | You'll never believe you're eating #GlutenFree with this amazing #pasta entree. It's filled with 3 cheeses so it's hearty, filling & very satisfying comfort food. Our company raved over it. #RicottaCheese #MozzarellaCheese #ParmesanCheese #RonzoniGlutenFreePasta #GlutenFreePasta #MeatlessMondays #Italian

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. 

Gluten Free Baked Penne | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | You'll never believe you're eating #GlutenFree with this amazing #pasta entree. It's filled with 3 cheeses so it's hearty, filling & very satisfying comfort food. Our company raved over it. #RicottaCheese #MozzarellaCheese #ParmesanCheese #RonzoniGlutenFreePasta #GlutenFreePasta #MeatlessMondays #Italian

Cover with foil and bake pasta dish at 350 for about 45 minutes to an hour or until hot and bubbly.

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Everyone raved over this delicious pasta dish. I believe you’ll enjoy it too.

Gluten Free Baked Penne | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | You'll never believe you're eating #GlutenFree with this amazing #pasta entree. It's filled with 3 cheeses so it's hearty, filling & very satisfying comfort food. Our company raved over it. #RicottaCheese #MozzarellaCheese #ParmesanCheese #RonzoniGlutenFreePasta #GlutenFreePasta #MeatlessMondays #Italian

Gluten Free Baked Penne is really easy to prepare.

Gluten Free Baked Penne | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | You'll never believe you're eating #GlutenFree with this amazing #pasta entree. It's filled with 3 cheeses so it's hearty, filling & very satisfying comfort food. Our company raved over it. #RicottaCheese #MozzarellaCheese #ParmesanCheese #RonzoniGlutenFreePasta #GlutenFreePasta #MeatlessMondays #Italian

My brother-in-law wanted Garlic Bread. However, if you’re trying to keep this meal gluten free, you’ll need to find a gluten free garlic bread.

Here’s the recipe.

GLUTEN FREE BAKED PENNE

(My own concoction)

Gluten Free Baked Penne | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | You'll never believe you're eating #GlutenFree with this amazing #pasta entree. It's filled with 3 cheeses so it's hearty, filling & very satisfying comfort food. Our company raved over it. #RicottaCheese #MozzarellaCheese #ParmesanCheese #RonzoniGlutenFreePasta #GlutenFreePasta #MeatlessMondays #Italian

Gluten Free Baked Penne

Teresa Ambra
This quick and easy Meatless Monday pasta main dish is loaded with three cheeses and spaghetti sauce. The recipe uses gluten free pasta. It's terrific for company because it's so easy to prepare and everyone raves over the taste. If you enjoy Italian, this delectable recipe should be on your regular menu rotation.
3 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Pasta Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 15
Calories 298 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 large stock pot with lid
  • 1 colander
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. Ronzoni Gluten Free Multi Grain Penne with rice, corn and quinoa
  • 24 oz. ricotta cheese
  • 16 oz. mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 24-oz. jars spaghetti sauce gluten free
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. dried basil

Instructions
 

  • Bring pasta to a boil and boil until al dente—about 8-10 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Place pasta in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, egg and one jar of spaghetti sauce.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Place in a greased deep dish 9x13” baking dish.
  • Top with remaining jar of spaghetti sauce.
  • Sprinkle with a tablespoon each of dried basil and Italian seasoning.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, covered at 350° about 45-60 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Notes

NOTE: You may have to tent the foil after 35-40 minutes to make sure it doesn’t adhere to the cheese on top of the casserole.
 
NOTE: When I published this recipe in July 2014, gluten free pastas were just becoming readily available in grocery stores. In September 2016, Ronzoni now makes a gluten free pasta with brown rice flour, corn flour and quinoa that is quite good, holds together well and tastes better than most gluten free pastas.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 16gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 309mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 478IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 316mgIron: 2mg
Keyword casserole, cheese, gluten free, main dish, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, pasta
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[b]Gluten Free Baked Penne[/b]
Recipe Type: Pasta Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Teresa Ambra 
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 12
Wonderful Meatless Monday pasta main dish loaded with three cheeses and spaghetti sauce. This recipe uses gluten free pasta.
Ingredients
  • 16-oz. DeBoles Gluten Free Multi Grain Penne (with rice, quinoa and amaranth)
  • 24-oz. ricotta cheese
  • 16-oz. mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 24-oz. jars spaghetti sauce (gluten free) – I used Ragu Traditional
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. basil
Instructions
  1. Bring pasta to a boil and boil 2 minutes.
  2. Turn off heat and allow pasta to soak in hot water for 15 minutes.
  3. Drain.
  4. Place pasta in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Add ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, egg and one jar of spaghetti sauce.
  6. Stir to combine.
  7. Place in a greased 10×15” baking dish.
  8. Top with remaining jar of spaghetti sauce.
  9. Sprinkle with a tablespoon each of basil and Italian seasoning.
  10. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  11. Bake, covered at 350° about 45-60 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Notes
You may have to tent the foil after 35-40 minutes to make sure it doesn’t adhere to the cheese on top of the casserole.[br][br]Some gluten free pastas suggestion cooking the pasta for 2 minutes at a rapid boil. Turn off the heat and allow the pot with pasta to sit on the stove top an additional 15-17 minutes before serving. This protects the pasta from tearing up really easy while boiling.[br][br]I highly recommend a plain brown rice flour pasta for this recipe–not a blend of brown rice, quinoa and amaranth flours.[br][br]Adding an additional tablespoon of parsley and roasted minced garlic, a teaspoon of fennel seed and a ¼ tsp. of crushed red pepper will enhance the flavors of this recipe.
Gluten Free Baked Penne | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | You'll never believe you're eating #GlutenFree with this amazing #pasta entree. It's filled with 3 cheeses so it's hearty, filling & very satisfying comfort food. Our company raved over it. #RicottaCheese #MozzarellaCheese #ParmesanCheese #RonzoniGlutenFreePasta #GlutenFreePasta #MeatlessMondays #Italian

You will be hard-pressed to eat less than two servings of this amazing pasta.

Gluten Free Baked Penne | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | You'll never believe you're eating #GlutenFree with this amazing #pasta entree. It's filled with 3 cheeses so it's hearty, filling & very satisfying comfort food. Our company raved over it. #RicottaCheese #MozzarellaCheese #ParmesanCheese #RonzoniGlutenFreePasta #GlutenFreePasta #MeatlessMondays #Italian

Every bite is so enjoyable. If you enjoy pasta, you will make this dish over and over and over!

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Gluten Free Baked Penne

Teresa Ambra
This quick and easy Meatless Monday pasta main dish is loaded with three cheeses and spaghetti sauce. The recipe uses gluten free pasta. It's terrific for company because it's so easy to prepare and everyone raves over the taste. If you enjoy Italian, this delectable recipe should be on your regular menu rotation.
3 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Pasta Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 15
Calories 298 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9×13" glass baking dish
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 large stock pot with lid
  • 1 colander
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. Ronzoni Gluten Free Multi Grain Penne with rice, corn and quinoa
  • 24 oz. ricotta cheese
  • 16 oz. mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 24-oz. jars spaghetti sauce gluten free
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. dried basil

Instructions
 

  • Bring pasta to a boil and boil until al dente—about 8-10 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Place pasta in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, egg and one jar of spaghetti sauce.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Place in a greased deep dish 9×13” baking dish.
  • Top with remaining jar of spaghetti sauce.
  • Sprinkle with a tablespoon each of dried basil and Italian seasoning.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, covered at 350° about 45-60 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Notes

NOTE: You may have to tent the foil after 35-40 minutes to make sure it doesn’t adhere to the cheese on top of the casserole.
 
NOTE: When I published this recipe in July 2014, gluten free pastas were just becoming readily available in grocery stores. In September 2016, Ronzoni now makes a gluten free pasta with brown rice flour, corn flour and quinoa that is quite good, holds together well and tastes better than most gluten free pastas.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 16gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 309mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 478IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 316mgIron: 2mg
Keyword casserole, cheese, gluten free, main dish, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, pasta
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