Name: Baked Penne Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
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)

Baked Penne Recipe

Hollyanne Harbison Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Baked Penne

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

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

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
In a large baking dish, combine the cooked penne pasta and the meat sauce. Mix well to coat the pasta evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.