Penne Pasta With Squash, Zucchini, And Olives

Name: Penne Pasta With Squash, Zucchini, And Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package whole grain penne pasta; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 2 zucchini, diced; 2 yellow squash, diced; 2 (24 ounce) jars pasta sauce, divided; 1 (4 ounce) can whole black olives; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives; 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
2
Cook and stir ground beef and Italian sausage in a skillet until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Drain excess grease, reserving 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
3
Cook and stir zucchini and yellow squash in the reserved grease until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread 3/4 cup pasta sauce in the bottom of a 9x11-inch casserole dish.
5
Pour remaining pasta sauce into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in zucchini and yellow squash, whole olives, and sliced olives. Cook and stir until pasta sauce is heated through, about 10 minutes.
6
Layer half of the ground meat mixture, penne, hot pasta sauce, Cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese over the pasta sauce in the casserole dish. Repeat layers once more.
7
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and layers are heated through, about 30 minutes.

960

kcal

Calories

Fat

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: 1 (16 ounce) package whole grain penne pasta, 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, 2 zucchini, diced, and more.

Yes, Penne Pasta With Squash, Zucchini, And Olives 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!