Easy Baked Penne Recipe

Name: Easy Baked Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxmulti-grain penne pasta; 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 (6 ounce) packageof reduced fat provolone cheese, sliced; 1 (6 ounce) packageof grated mozzarella cheese; 1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream; 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) boxmulti-grain penne pasta
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (6 ounce) packageof reduced fat provolone cheese, sliced
1 (6 ounce) packageof grated mozzarella cheese
1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream
1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt and pepper

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
4
Heat olive oil in large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
5
Cook onion, garlic, ground beef, oregano and red pepper in oil until tender.
6
Add spaghetti sauce.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
9
Mix ricotta cheese and sour cream together in separate bowl.
10
Set aside.
11
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
12
In the prepared dish, layer 1/2 of the cooked pasta, provolone cheese, sour cream/ricotta mix, and a little less than 1/2 of the meat mixture.
13
Top with layer of mozzarella cheese.
14
Repeat, ending with remaining grated mozzarella.
15
Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
16
Uncover and continue baking for 10 minutes, until cheese is slightly browned on top and pasta is bubbing.

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) boxmulti-grain penne pasta, 1 lb extra lean ground beef, 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Easy 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!

Easy Baked Penne

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Variations & substitutions

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