Layered Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Layered Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 1 (15 ounce) jar pasta sauce with mushrooms (aka spaghetti sauce with mushrooms); 1 cup beef broth; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

8 ounces penne
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 (15 ounce) jar pasta sauce with mushrooms (aka spaghetti sauce with mushrooms)
1 cup beef broth
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

1
Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
2
Toss pasta with oil; spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish; set aside.
3
In a skillet over med-high heat, cook the beef, onion, and garlic for 5-6 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring to crumble beef; drain and return to skillet.
4
Add wine, spaghetti sauce, and next 3 ingredients to skillet; bring to a boil.
5
Decrease heat and simmer 10 minutes; stir in 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
6
In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and eggs; spoon mixture over the pasta.
7
Spread beef mixture over the top.
8
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella; top with bread crumbs.
9
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces penne, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Layered Pasta Bake 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.

Layered Pasta Bake

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