Meals Matter

Easy Pasta Casserole

Contributed By: DCC
Quick and Easy

Like spaghetti, but baked.

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups Dried penne pasta, prepared according to package directions, drained

12 ounces Lean ground beef

2 containers (15 ounces Each) refrigerated Garden Vegetable sauce

1/3 cup (1-1/4 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brown beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through; drain. Stir in pasta, sauce, and half of Parmesan cheese. Spoon into ungreased 12x7-1/2 inch (2-quart rectangular) baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through.

Recipe Comments

There are no comments on this recipe.
Click Here to add a comment.

Rate This Recipe

Scroll over the empty stars to rate.
   
  Add a Recipe Comment
Share

Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 436
Total Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 39 g
Protein: 32 g
Vitamin A: 1853 IU
Vitamin C: 15 mg
Calcium: 316 mg
Sodium: 818 mg
Iron: 4.2 mg
Fiber: 0.5 g