How To Make Baked Penne
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
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Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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In a large baking dish, combine the cooked penne pasta and the meat sauce. Mix well to coat the pasta evenly.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 512 kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 71mg
- Sodium : 384mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 57g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 30g
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