Baked Penne Pasta with Mozzarella
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Pasta- Pasta Sauce- Pizza
Ingredients
- 12 oz. penne pasta
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 small chopped onion
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
- 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook penne pasta
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according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion and carrots
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for 8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are softened; drain. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste and water; mix well.
- Coat a 9 × 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Drain pasta and combine with meat/tomato mixture and 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve with green peas and soft bread sticks.