DOUBLE-CHEESE BEEF PASTA

Double-Cheese Beef Pasta image

Provolone and mozzarella cheeses star in this comforting pasta dish. My mother shared the recipe with me when I was married more than 50 years ago.-Marilyn Pearson, Billings, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups uncooked medium shell pasta
2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained and finely chopped
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups sour cream
1 package (6 ounces) sliced provolone cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally., Drain pasta; place half in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the beef mixture. Layer with sour cream and provolone cheese. Top with remaining pasta and beef mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649 calories, Fat 35g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 1027mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 40g protein.