Baked Penne With Cheddar and Extra-Lean Ground Beef
"This cheesy, easy casserole makes for an easy weeknight staple, especially if you make it ahead of time and freeze it until you need it. This is a variation on a Cooking Light Baked Ziti recipe."
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
9 pieces
- Serves:
- 9
ingredients
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 4 cups pasta sauce
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
- 12 ounces whole wheat penne, uncooked
directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a non-stick pan over med-high heat. Set aside.
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F In a large bowl, mix together 6 oz of the grated cheddar with the penne, tomato sauce, red pepper, and beef. Spread in a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Top with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake in oven for about 30 min, or until bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut and serve.
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