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Delicious Holiday Hug Casserole served in a festive dish

Holiday Hug Casserole

A warm and comforting casserole perfect for family gatherings and festive celebrations, combining simple ingredients into a delicious meal that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Cheese Mixture
  • 2 cups cooked pasta Use any pasta you prefer, such as penne, rotini, or shells.
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce You may switch with alfredo sauce for a creamy twist.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Garnish
  • 1 sprig Fresh basil For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into a greased casserole dish.
Baking
  1. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
  3. Let it cool slightly before serving, and garnish with fresh basil.

Notes

This dish is great as a main course and is perfect for potlucks or family dinners. You can add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition, or include cooked ground beef or Italian sausage.