pasta casserole
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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.
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
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yield
5 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups prepared, dried penne pasta
- 12 ounces lean beef
- 30 ounces garden vegetable sauce
- 1 1/4 ounces shredded parmesan cheese, divided into halves
- 3 ounces mozzarella cheese, low-fat (shredded)
- - salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 - onion, lightly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon butter
How To Make pasta casserole
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Step 2In 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.
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Step 3Add beef and increase heat to medium-high, brown until cooked through. Drain.
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Step 4Stir in pasta, sauce and half of the Parmesan cheese.
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Step 5Spoon into ungreased rectangular pan.
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Step 6Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan.
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Step 7Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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