Cheesy Pasta Bake
By lovefree1980
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Ingredients
- 4-1/2 cups penne pasta , uncooked
- 1 lb. (450 g) lean ground beef
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushroom s
- 1 onion , chopped
- 1 jar (645 mL) pasta sauce
- 3 Tbsp. fully cooked bacon pieces
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1-1/3 cups Kraft Mozza-Cheddar Shredded Cheese
Details
Servings 6
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 50mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oven 375°F.
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, brown ground beef with vegetables in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Add pasta sauce, bacon and seasoning; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta. Add to sauce; mix well. Pour into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with cheese.
Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through.
NOTE
Oops, made too much pasta? Not a problem. Freeze any leftover pasta in a Ziploc® brand Freezer Bag with the Smart Zip® Seal to have on hand for another use.
MAKE AHEAD
Casserole can be assembled ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake, uncovered, as directed.
NOTE
Cool, then refrigerate any leftovers. Reheat and serve as part of your lunch the next day.
Chef Tips and Tricks
These Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Cups are just what you need when snack o'clock rolls around!
Ingredients
Makes 6
- 1/2 cauliflower head
- 8 eggs for cauliflower mix
- Pepper
- Salt
- 4-6 cups shredded cheese
- 6 slices salami
- 6 tbsp pizza Sauce
Method
- Boil diced cauliflower in salted water until tender.
- Blend, then transfer to mixing bowl.
- Mix in 2 eggs, pepper and 2 cups of shredded cheese
- Share the cauliflower mixture out between 6 ramekins, forming little cups
- Add 1 cup of shredded cheese
- Bake for 25 min at 375°F
- Add a slice of salami, a tbsp of pizza sauce, and one raw egg to each ramekin
- Top with cheese and return to oven for 7 min at 375°F
- Serve, and enjoy!
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