Baked Penne With Grilled Veggies and Meat Sauce

Name: Baked Penne With Grilled Veggies and Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red pepper, halved and cleaned; 1 yellow pepper, halved and cleaned; 1 orange bell pepper, halved and cleaned; 2 large sweet onions, halved; 1 lb white mushroom, cleaned; 1 cup fresh basil, leaves only; 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced; 4 plum tomatoes, halved; 2 lbs ground beef; 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, bulk; 2 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, with tomato puree and basil; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning (I like Penzey's); 1 lb ricotta cheese; 2 large eggs; 2 lbs penne, cooked half done; 1 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 red pepper, halved and cleaned
1 yellow pepper, halved and cleaned
1 orange bell pepper, halved and cleaned
2 large sweet onions, halved
1 lb white mushroom, cleaned
1 cup fresh basil, leaves only
3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
4 plum tomatoes, halved
2 lbs ground beef
1 lb sweet Italian sausage, bulk
2 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, with tomato puree and basil
1 teaspoon italian seasoning (I like Penzey's)
1 lb ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
2 lbs penne, cooked half done
1 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper

1
Heat gas grill to medium high.
2
Place mushrooms and tomatoes skin side down on grill pan (which has been sprayed with oil) onto grill.
3
Place peppers skin side down directly on grill.
4
Grill veggies for approximately 5-7 minutes or until grill marks form.
5
Do not over cook- veggies should not be soggy.
6
Remove veggies from grill and set aside to slightly cool.
7
Rough chop all the veggies.
8
Place veggies into large bowl and add basil leaves (tear into pieces.)
9
Add minced garlic and combine and set aside.
10
Brown beef and sausage in large skillet.
11
Add canned tomatoes, breaking up with wooden spoon.
12
Add Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
13
Simmer meat sauce for approx 15-20 minutes.
14
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
15
In a food processor combine ricotta and eggs until smooth.
16
Set aside.
17
In a large roasting pan or extra large baking dish, layer ingredients as follows: 1/2 meat sauce, 1/3 pasta, ricotta, 1/2 mozarella, 1/3 pasta, veggies, 1/3 pasta, 1/2 meat sauce, 1/2 mozzarella, parmigiana.
18
Cover with foil which has been sprayed with oil on inside.
19
Bake at 350 degrees F for two hours or until bubbly and hot all through.
20
Invite everyone you know to help you devour this!

1436

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 red pepper, halved and cleaned, 1 yellow pepper, halved and cleaned, 1 orange bell pepper, halved and cleaned, 2 large sweet onions, halved, and more.

Yes, Baked Penne With Grilled Veggies and Meat Sauce 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!