Three Cheese Pasta Bake

Since the weather outside is frightful, here is a great recipe for staying in! A simple green salad, a buttery slice of garlic bread and a big glass of red wine and you will forget all about the freezing temperatures just beyond your door... (Leftovers are perfect to take in tomorrow's lunch!)

Three Cheese Pasta Bake
1 lb. tube-shaped pasta, such as penne, ziti or rigatoni
1 c. ricotta cheese
1/2 c. parmesan cheese
1 25 oz. jar pasta sauce
2 T. basil, chopped
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine 1 1/2 c. pasta sauce, ricotta, parmesan and basil in a bowl. Toss pasta with sauce. Spread 1/2 c. pasta sauce in the bottom of a baking dish to fully cover the bottom. Pour pasta mixture into the dish and drizzle additional sauce over the top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, until cheese bubbles and lightly browns.