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Beef: Beef Penne Pasta Casserole

Source of Recipe

Friendly Freezer


List of Ingredients

1 pound dried penne pasta, cooked and drained
8 oz lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 c water
2 cans (6-oz.) Italian tomato paste
1/3 c red wine or water
1 TBSP MAGGI® Instant Beef Bouillon
2 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese



Recipe

Preheat oven to 350° F.
Cook beef and onion in large saucepan, stirring occasionally, until beef is
no longer pink.
Add water, tomato paste, wine and bouillon; cook, stirring occasionally, for
10-15 minutes or until flavors are blended.
Layer ingredients as follows in ungreased 13 x 9" baking dish: 1/2 pasta,
1/2 sauce and 1/2 cheese.
Repeat layers; cover.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or til heated thru and cheese is melted.
Season with salt.

FOR FREEZE AHEAD:
Prepare as above; DO NOT BAKE.
Cover; freeze for up to 2 months.
Thaw overnight in refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until heated through
and cheese is melted.
Season with salt.

This casserole with pasta and beef is sure to become a family favorite. It's
also easy to prepare ahead and freeze for up to 2 months. When you're
looking for a quick meal, just put it in the oven to bake.