Contadina Penne Pasta Bake

By á-1536

Italian entree

Ingredients

• 12 oz. penne pasta
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion (opt)
• 1 can (15oz.) Italian Style Tomato Sauce
• 1 can (14.5oz.) Recipe Ready Diced Tomatoes
• 1 can (6oz.) Italian Paste with Roasted Garlic
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.

2. Cook meat and onion in large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes, drain. Stir in tomato sauce, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste and 1/2 cup water, cook; stirring occastionally, 10 minutes.

3. Layer half pasta, half sauce and half cheese in 13" x 9" baking dish; repeat. Cover and bake in preheated 350F over, 20 minutes.