Creamy Baked Beefaroni (Light) Recipe

Name: Creamy Baked Beefaroni (Light)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne; MEAT SAUCE; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 12 ounces lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 3/4 cups pasta sauce; 1/2 cup chicken stock; CHEESE SAUCE; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups 2% low-fat milk; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese; TOPPING; 1/2 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb penne
MEAT SAUCE
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
12 ounces lean ground beef
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 3/4 cups pasta sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
CHEESE SAUCE
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
TOPPING
1/2 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0F Spray a 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2
In a large pot of boiling water, cook penne for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain.
3
To make meat sauce: In a nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onions and garlic for 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in beef; cook, stirring to break up meat, for 4 minutes, or until no longer pink. Stir in tomato sauce and stock. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until thickened. Set aside.
4
To make cheese sauce: In a nonstick saucepan, whisk together flour, milk, and stock until flour dissolves. Place over medium heat; simmer until mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in Cheddar. Remove from heat. Stir cheese sauce into meat sauce.
5
Toss pasta with sauce. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
6
Bake in centre of oven for 10 minutes or until bubbly.

1130

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne, MEAT SAUCE, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Creamy Baked Beefaroni (Light) 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.

Creamy Baked Beefaroni (Light)

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