ITALIAN PASTA BAKE

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This is an Italian pasta recipe that I found on the back of a package of Penne pasta. Although the original recipe didn't call for it, I also added a quarter cup of dried minced onion. You could probably also tweek it up a bit by adding a can of diced tomatoes.

Provided by Kimberly Kay

Categories     Beef

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 oz.) pkg penne pasta
1 lb ground beef (i used ground sirloin)
1 tsp italian seasoning
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 (26 oz.) jar(s) spaghetti sauce
2/3 c grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • 2. Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
  • 3. Brown meat in a large skillet with the Italian seasoning and garlic powder, then drain.
  • 4. Combine pasta, meat and spaghetti sauce, mixing in 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese; spoon mixture into a 13 X 9-inch baking dish; top with Mozzarella and remaining 1/3 cup of Parmesan.
  • 5. Bake 20 minutes, or until heated through.

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