One-Pot Penne Pasta Recipe

Name: One-Pot Penne Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06; 1 lb. (450 g) extra-lean ground beef; 3 cups fresh mushrooms, quartered; 1 large onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (28 fl oz/796 mL) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cups each Classico di Napoli Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce and water; 3 cups penne pasta, uncooked; 1 cup Cracker Barrel Shredded Mozza-Cheddar Cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1
Cook bacon in large deep skillet until crisp; remove from skillet.
2
Drain on paper towels.
3
Discard drippings from skillet.
4
Add ground beef, mushrooms, onions and garlic to skillet; cook until meat is browned, stirring occasionally.
5
Crumble bacon.
6
Add half the bacon to meat mixture in skillet with the tomatoes, pasta sauce and water; mix well.
7
Cover; bring to boil.
8
Stir in pasta; simmer, covered, on medium-low heat 20 min.
9
or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Top with cheese and remaining bacon.
12
Let stand, covered, 5 min.
13
or until cheese is melted.
14
Sprinkle with parsley.

1329

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06, 1 lb. (450 g) extra-lean ground beef, 3 cups fresh mushrooms, quartered, 1 large onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, and more.

Yes, One-Pot Penne Pasta 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!

One-Pot Penne Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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