Creamy Bolognese Penne Bake

By carol gorman

This hearty pasta only requires 20 minutes of prep, and even less oven time. Comfort food at its best, this bake has it all - penne, ground beef, vegetables, a creamy tomato sauce and melted cheese.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Philadelphia Herb & Garlic Cream Cheese Product
• 3 Tbsp. milk
• 3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
• 1/2 lb. extra-lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 jar (650 mL) Classico di Napoli Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
• 1 cup Cracker Barrel Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F.

Mix cream cheese product and milk until blended. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

Meanwhile, brown meat with vegetables in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add cream cheese mixture, pasta sauce and 1/2 cup mozzarella; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is completely melted.

Drain pasta. Add to meat mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into 2-L casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining mozzarella. Cover.

Bake 15 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 10 min.