penne pasta casserole

Name: Penne Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 ounce(s) uncooked penne pasta; 1 pound(s) lean ground beef or turkey; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 can(s) 14 oz diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano; 1 can(s) 6 oz. tomato paste; 1/2 cup(s) water; 3 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese-divided

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Beverly Lowery

Evergreen, AL

Updated on Jun 2, 2010

This is a fast and easy casserole. Just add a salad and bread and supper is ready.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano
1 can 6 oz. tomato paste
1/2 cup water
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese-divided

How To Make penne pasta casserole

Step 1

Preheat: Oven to 350 F. Cook pasta according to package directions-set aside.

Step 2

Cook Ground Meat and Onion in a large skillet about 8 minutes or until beef is crumbled, brown and no longer pink-drain.
Step 3

Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Season to taste. Heat through.
Step 4

Pour into baking dish and top evenly with remaining cheese.
Step 5

Coat: 13 X 9 X 2 baking dish with cooking spray. Combine cooked pasta with meat-tomato mixture and 2 cups of Mozzarella cheese.
Step 6

Bake: Uncovered for 20 to 28 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
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