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    Baked Pasta with Beef and Beans


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    CRISCO®
    Baked Pasta with Beef and Beans
    Makes 4 servings

    Ingredients
    CRISCO® No-Stick Cooking Spray
    1/2 pound penne pasta, cooked al dente
    3 tablespoons CRISCO® Oil*
    1 small onion, peeled and chopped
    2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic or 1 large garlic clove, peeled and minced
    1 pound ground beef or 1/2 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
    2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chopped tomatoes, drained
    2 tablespoons tomato paste
    1 can (8 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese

    *Use your favorite Crisco Oil.


    Preparation Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 50 to 60 minutes




    1. Heat oven to 400°F.

    2. Spray a 13×9 baking dish with CRISCO No Stick Cooking Spray. Set aside. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add CRISCO Oil, onion, garlic and beef. Cook 3 minutes, breaking up with fork, or until onion is soft and beef is no longer pink. Drain.

    3. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste and kidney beans; cook 5 minutes.

    4. Combine pasta, meat mixture and beans in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 400°F for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.


    Note This dish can be prepared a day in advance of baking and refrigerated, tightly covered with plastic wrap. If chilled, bake at 375°F for 35 to 45 minutes.


 

 

 


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