Meat + Pasta Casserole
Source of Recipe
debbie's country cookin
List of Ingredients
Meat + Pasta Casserole
8 ounces (2 cups) uncooked Penne or Mostaccioli (tube shaped pasta)
1 pound lean or extra lean ground beef
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 (15 oz) cans chunky tomato sauce w/onions, celery & green pepper,
undrained
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
6 oz (1 1/2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
Cook Penne to al dente as directed on package. Drain. Meanwhile,
heat oven to 375�F. Spray 2-quart casserole or baking dish with nonstick
cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, brown ground beef and onion until
beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain. Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, cinnamon
and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring
occasionally. Remove skillet from heat. Add cooked penne; mix well.
Layer half of penne mixture in sprayed casserole. Top with half of
cheese and remaining penne mixture. Spray sheet of foil with nonstick
cooking spray; cover casserole tightly with foil. Bake at 375�F. for 20
minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for an
additional 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and
mixture is bubbly.
Makes 4 (1 3/4 cup) servings.Recipe
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