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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 375ºF. 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 375ºF. 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.

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