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penne pasta bake

Penne Pasta Bake

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Ib penne pasta
  • 1 Ib ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 24 oz can of your favorite pasta sauce
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 15 oz ricotta
  • 10 oz can of cream of mushrooms
  • 2 cups mozzarella shredded
  • 1/4 cup parmesan shredded
  • handful of chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to cooking instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.
  • Cook ground beef in skillet over medium heat until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Remove and drain. Saute diced onion until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Return ground beef back to the skillet. Add pasta sauce, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • While the meat sauce is simmering, add ricotta, cream of mushrooms, and 1/2 cup of mozzarella to the bowl of cooked pasta. Once the meat sauce is finished, add to the pasta bowl. Stir until well combined.
  • Spread pasta mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake for 15-25 minutes or until the pasta is hot all the way through and cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and garnish with parsley. Let cool 5 minutes and serve.

Notes

*For storage: Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.