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penne pasta casserole

(2 ratings)
skilletwonder avatar
Recipe by
Beverly Lowery
@skilletwonder
Evergreen, AL

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

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For penne pasta casserole

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

How To Make penne pasta casserole

  • 1
    Preheat: Oven to 350 F. Cook pasta according to package directions-set aside.
  • 2
    Cook Ground Meat and Onion in a large skillet about 8 minutes or until beef is crumbled, brown and no longer pink-drain.
  • 3
    Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Season to taste. Heat through.
  • 4
    Pour into baking dish and top evenly with remaining cheese.
  • 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.
  • 6
    Bake: Uncovered for 20 to 28 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
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