pat's Recipe

Baked Penne Primavera

Category: PASTA

Ingredients
1 pound penne pasta
1 (10-3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of asparagus soup
1 1/4 cups milk
1 (0.7-ounce) package dry Italian dressing mix
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 (16-ounce) packages frozen Italian mixed vegetables, thawed

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain; set aside. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine soup, milk, and dressing mix. Add ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; mix well.

Add cooked pasta and vegetables, and toss until well coated. Spoon into baking dish then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until heated through.
Serves 6.