Baked Cheese Penne (Firinda Peynirli Kalem Makarna)

 Baked Cheese Penne (Firinda Peynirli Kalem Makarna)

1 package Penne ~1lb

3 eggs

1 cup ricotta/ feta cheese

1 cup mozzarella, shredded

1 cup milk

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp thyme

½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

1 tsp salt to taste

Cook Penne in salty water according to the instructions on the package (for about 8-10 minutes). Wash under cold water and drain.

Beat eggs in a large bowl. Leave ½ cup of shredded mozzarella for top and mix the rest of the ingredients with the eggs. Gently stir this mixture in cooked Penne. Take it over a greased Pyrex or oven tray. Sprinkle with the remaining shredded mozzarella. Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C) and bake for about 30-40 minutes or until it turns lightly brown.

Serve hot/warm.