Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Spray a 8×8 casserole dish with non-stick spray. Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with non-stick spray and set aside.

Step 3

Combine the pasta and sauce in the baking dish. Stir to ensure the pasta is completely submerged in the sauce.

Step 4

Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese.

Step 5

Dollop the ricotta all over the pan.

Step 6

Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.

Step 7

Cover tightly with the prepared aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. (For chickpea pasta, bake for 30 minutes.)

Step 8

Uncover and continue to bake for 10-15 minutes or until pasta is al dente. (For chickpea pasta, bake for 5-10 minutes.)