PENNE PASTA WITH MEAT SAUCE

PENNE PASTA WITH MEAT SAUCE image

Provided by Ellen Bales @Starwriter

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Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounce(s) penne pasta
1 pound(s) ground chuck
1/2 cup(s) chopped onion
1 can(s) (14 oz.) italian-style tomatoes, undrained
1 can(s) (6 oz.) italian-style tomato paste
1/4 cup(s) tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1/2 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. Return to hot pan and cover to keep warm.
In a very large skillet, cook ground chuck and onion until meat is brown. Drain off fat.
In a blender or food processor, combine the undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato juice, sugar, oregano and pepper. Cover and blend until smooth.
Stir tomato mixture into meat mixture in skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in cooked, drained pasta. Cover and heat through. Sprinkle individual servings with mozzarella cheese.