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Penne Pasta Casserole

Source of Recipe

hunts.com



12 ounces dry, uncooked penne pasta
1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano
1 can (6 ounces) Hunt's® Tomato Paste
1/2 cup water
3 cups shredded County Line® Mozzarella Cheese, (12 ounces), divided
PAM® No-Stick Cooking Spray

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F.
Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet about 8 minutes or until beef is crumbled, browned and no longer pink; drain. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Season to taste; heat through.
Coat a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Combine cooked pasta with meat-tomato mixture, and 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Pour into baking dish; top evenly with remaining cheese.
Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Serve with a fresh tossed salad.



Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
CALORIES 420
Total Fat 22 grams 33%
Saturated Fat 11 grams 56%
Cholesterol 70 milligrams 23%
Sodium 1090 milligrams 46%
Total Carbohydrate 28 grams 9%