Print Options

Back to Penne Beef Bake >

Include these items:

Select reviews >

Taste of Home Logo

Penne Beef Bake

Penne Beef Bake
I had ground beef and veggies on hand so I came up with this pizza-flavored casserole. I never expected my family to love it so much. It's a good way to sneak in some extra veggies for the kids. —Jennifer Wise, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
8 ServingsPrep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
    XKick-up the flavor

    With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.

    Featured Sponsor
  • 2 medium zucchini, finely chopped
  • 1 large green pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
  • 1-1/2 cups reduced-fat Alfredo sauce
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  • Cook penne according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch
  • oven, cook the beef, zucchini, pepper and onion over medium heat
  • until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce,
  • Alfredo sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and garlic powder. Drain
  • penne; stir into meat mixture.
  • Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining
  • mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer or until
  • cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups equals 395 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013

2 of 2

Penne Beef Bake (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 62 mg cholesterol, 805 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.
Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
© Taste of Home 2013