Quick and Easy Pasta Recipe

Name: Quick and Easy Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta; 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen italian style meatballs (optional); 1 (16 ounce) jar Classico tomato and basil pasta sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons pesto sauce; 12 large onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb mushroom, sliced; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, separated; italian seasoning; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen italian style meatballs (optional)
1 (16 ounce) jar Classico tomato and basil pasta sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
12 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb mushroom, sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, separated
italian seasoning
salt and pepper

1
Bring water to a boil in pasta pot.
2
Add salt.
3
Cook pasta as directed on package.
4
Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in stock pot.
5
Add onion, garlic, peppers, and then mushrooms.
6
Sautee vegetables until tender.
7
Add salt and pepper.
8
Add frozen mushrooms and heat through.
9
Then add pasta sauce, tomato sauce and pesto.
10
Stir and heat through.
11
When pasta is al dente, drain and toss with the other tablespoon of olive oil and Italian seasoning.
12
Add to sauce.
13
Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors combine.
14
Serve.

395

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Carbs

Protein

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta, 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen italian style meatballs (optional), 1 (16 ounce) jar Classico tomato and basil pasta sauce, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Quick and Easy 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!

Quick and Easy Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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