Baked Penne Recipe

Name: Baked Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Onion, Finely Diced; 1 cup Green Pepper, Finely Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 can (28 Oz. Size) Tomatoes, Cut Up, With Liquid (I Often Used Petite Diced); 4 ounces, weight Mushrooms, Chopped (or The Same Size Can Of Mushrooms, Drained); 1 can (2.25 Oz. Size) Sliced Black Olives, Drained And Chopped; 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1- 1/2 pound Ground Beef, Browned And Drained (optional); 1 pound Penne (or Bowtie) Pasta, Cooked According To Package, Drained; 2 cups Cheddar, Shredded; 1 can (10.75 Oz. Size) Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Undiluted; 1/4 cups Milk Or Water; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

1 cup Onion, Finely Diced
1 cup Green Pepper, Finely Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 can (28 Oz. Size) Tomatoes, Cut Up, With Liquid (I Often Used Petite Diced)
4 ounces, weight Mushrooms, Chopped (or The Same Size Can Of Mushrooms, Drained)
1 can (2.25 Oz. Size) Sliced Black Olives, Drained And Chopped
2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1- 1/2 pound Ground Beef, Browned And Drained (optional)
1 pound Penne (or Bowtie) Pasta, Cooked According To Package, Drained
2 cups Cheddar, Shredded
1 can (10.75 Oz. Size) Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Undiluted
1/4 cups Milk Or Water
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan

1
In a large skillet, saute onion, green pepper, and garlic in oil until tender.
2
Add tomatoes, mushrooms, olives and oregano.
3
Add (browned and drained) ground beef, if desired.
4
Simmer uncovered for at least 10 minutes.
5
(Ive let it simmer up to 1 hour.
6
Your house will smell divine!)
7
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
8
Place half of the cooked pasta in a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
9
Top with half the vegetable mixture.
10
Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
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Repeat layers.
12
Whisk the soup and milk (or water) until smooth; pour over the layers.
13
Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese.
14
Bake covered with foil at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
15
Remove the foil for the last 5-10 minutes to brown the top.
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Notes: You can easily use fresh mushrooms and tomatoes, the lower fat cheeses and the low-salt soup instead.
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You can substitute a different type of pasta (I prefer penne or ziti) and ground turkey instead of beef or no meat at allits delicious as a vegetarian dish!
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I also use mozzarella instead of (or with) cheddar sometimes.
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Better the next day, like most casseroles and soups are.
20
Freezes well.

907

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Onion, Finely Diced, 1 cup Green Pepper, Finely Diced, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Baked Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Penne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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