Best Quick Easy Zesty Italian Penne Pasta Bake Recipes

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EASY PENNE PASTA BAKE



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Make and share this Easy Penne Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookinMamaof3

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, chopped
28 ounces canned tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Prepare penne in boiling, salted water as directed on package. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease 9 x 13 casserole.
  • Heat olive oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and saute until tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and oregano and cook until heated through.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Combine penne, sauce and 1 cup mozzarella; mix well.
  • Pour into greased casserole and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 350.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.6, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 29.5, Sodium 406.5, Carbohydrate 68.3, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 15.2

BAKED PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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This is a hearty, filling meal that's full of flavor!

Provided by SADIEQQ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package dry penne pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound mild Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup white wine
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Place sausage and onion in the skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Pour in wine, and cook for 1 minute, stirring, to deglaze the pan. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with cooked pasta, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with mozzarella.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1714.1 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

EASY ITALIAN PASTA BAKE



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Make and share this Easy Italian Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MissBobLoblaw

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb ground beef
3 cups penne pasta or 3 cups rotini pasta, cooked, drained
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain.
  • Add cooked pasta, sauce, and half of the parmesan; mix well.
  • Spoon into 13X9-inch baking dish.
  • Top with mozzarella cheese and remaining parmesan.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.

EASY ITALIAN PASTA BAKE



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Here is another quick and easy dinner for those nights when everyone is in a hurry - simply delicious!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb extra lean ground beef
3 cups whole wheat penne, cooked, drained
1 (8 ounce) jar pasta sauce
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1/2 cup part skimmed mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • heat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown meat in a large skillet; drain. Add Pasta sauce and Parmesan; mix well.
  • Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish; top with mozzarella. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.
  • SUBSTITUTE: You can substitute Italian sausage for the ground beef.
  • SPECIAL EXTRA: Brown meat with 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning and 3 cloves garlic, minced.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.7, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 56.5, Sodium 313.7, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 27.3

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