CHEESY TOMATO PENNE BAKE

By cwagner

Cheesy Tomato Penne Bake

Ingredients

• 3 c. penne
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 cans (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes with garlic, onion and oregano
• 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
• 2 pkgs (8oz.) Mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, brown meat in a large deep skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Drain. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 8 minutes. Drain pasta; return to same pot. Add meat mixture toss well. Add 3 ups of the cheese, toss again. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour pasta mixture into dish; top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.