Ellens Baked Penne Pasta Casserole Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Brown meat with vegetables in large nonstick skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup cooking creme and 1/2 cup mozzarella: cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot, cook penne pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• 2. In a large saucepan, melt butter and cook onion and garlic for about 3 minutes or until tender. Add the spaghetti sauce, basil, oregano, and half the mozzarella cheese. Stir to blend and allow mozzarella to melt.
• 3. Add the pasta to the sauce mixture and combine thoroughly. Pour into a greased 7x9x2" Pyrex baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella and all of the hot pepper jack cheese.
• 4. Cover dish and bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes or until bubbly. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve hot.

Steps:

• Cook penne according to package directions until almost cooked. Preheat oven to 350*.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil, then add onion, garlic and mushrooms; stir fry until onion is translucent. Remove to a plate.
• Crumble beef in skillet; add basil, thyme, parsley, black pepper and oregano. Cook through; drain.
• Add onion mixture and spaghetti sauce to beef; cook on low, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minute Stir in penne.
• Put mixture in a shallow dish (13x9x2)and cover with shredded cheese. Bake for 30-45 minute Let stand 5 minute before serving.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat: Oven to 350 F. Cook pasta according to package directions-set aside.
• 2. Cook Ground Meat and Onion in a large skillet about 8 minutes or until beef is crumbled, brown and no longer pink-drain.
• 3. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Season to taste. Heat through.
• 4. Pour into baking dish and top evenly with remaining cheese.
• 5. Coat: 13 X 9 X 2 baking dish with cooking spray. Combine cooked pasta with meat-tomato mixture and 2 cups of Mozzarella cheese.
• 6. Bake: Uncovered for 20 to 28 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.