Pasta Casserole
By
Randi Williams
@dharmasmommy
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This is another quick and easy recipe that you can try on a weeknight while the kids are doing their homework. My boyfriend actually put everything together (I prepped everything) for me while I took a bath. So easy and SO tasty.
Ingredients
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2 1/2 cprepared, dried penne pasta
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12 ozlean beef
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30 ozgarden vegetable sauce
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1 1/4 ozshredded parmesan cheese, divided into halves
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3 ozmozzarella cheese, low-fat (shredded)
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·salt and pepper, to taste
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1 Tbspitalian seasoning
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1/2onion, lightly chopped
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2 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin
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1 Tbspbutter
How to Make Pasta Casserole
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large non-stick pan over medium-low heat, add the e.v. olive oil and butter. Add onions and saute' for about 5 minutes, or until onions start to break down.
- Add beef and increase heat to medium-high, brown until cooked through. Drain.
- Stir in pasta, sauce and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Spoon into ungreased rectangular pan.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
