Cavatelli Pasta

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Cook pasta until al dente in a pot of boiling, salted water.
3. 3
   Heat the marinara sauce in a large saucepan.
4. 4
   Reserve about 1 1/2 cups of the sauce.
5. 5
   Set aside about 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan.
6. 6
   To the sauce, add the ricotta and remaining Parmesan and stir well.
7. 7
   Cook over medium heat, stirring, for about 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Add the cooked pasta and the butter and toss well.
9. 9
   Top with the reserved marinara and mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan.
10. 10
    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. 11
    Garnish with fresh basil.