Baked Meaty and Cheesy Penne


Get that ooey-gooey, beefy, cheesy dish you want in just 20 minutes! Serve it hot or freeze it for an easy, comforting, any-night-of-the-week dinner!

 

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups penne pasta
  • 1lb ground beef
  • 1/2 green pepper, chopped
  • tomato paste
  • tomato sauce
  • 1 medium chopped onion
  • 2 cups mushrooms, chopped
  • 9 slices or 1 pack (1/4lb) spiced/cooked ham
  • 70g all-purpose cream
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika 

 

Procedure:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. and grease a 13” x 9” baking dish
  2. Cook your pasta according to the package directions.
  3. In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic. Brown the beef and add the green peppers, mushrooms. spiced ham and paprika. Cook in medium-high heat.
  4. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and all-purpose cream
  5. Drain the pasta and spread it evenly in the baking dish. Stir in the meat sauce and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the pasta and sauce mixture.
  7. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  8. Serve and Enjoy!

 

 

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