CHEESE 'N' PASTA IN A POT

Cheese 'n' Pasta in a Pot image

I love to make this dish whenever friends are visiting. Since I can make it ahead, it gives me more time to spend with my guests. Warm rolls and a simple salad make this a meal.-Carmelita Guinan, Wollaston, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
8 ounces uncooked medium pasta shells
2 cups sour cream, divided
6 ounces sliced provolone cheese
6 ounces sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Spoon half of shells into an ovenproof Dutch oven. Layer with half of the meat mixture. Spread with 1 cup sour cream; top with provolone cheese. Layer with remaining pasta, meat mixture and sour cream; top with mozzarella cheese., Cover and bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.