Filed Under (Main Event, Pasta) by Carol on 13-01-2008

ITALIAN PASTA BAKE

This is an easy, quick meal and most of the ingredients can be found in your panty. Much more tasty and less sodium than those packaged meals. It’s a great for a midweek meal when you are busy with work or kids. Speaking of kids, mine love it!

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS

1 lb ground beef

5 cups cooked rottini pasta

1- 30-oz jar – Classico Pasta Sauce – tomato-basil or 4 cheeses

½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

2 cups grated cheese – mixed mozzarella and cheddar

½ cup finely chopped basil

Salt and pepper

PREPARATION

Brown ground beef in a large skillet, until all the pink is gone. Drain any excess grease out of the pan. Add in pasta sauce, cooked pasta, parmesan cheese, and basil. Mix well and spoon into a prepared 9×12x2 inch baking dish. Top the casserole with 2 cups of mixed, grated cheeses.

Bake in 375 degree oven for approximately 20-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve with a simple green salad.



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