Baked Penne
Indulge in this comforting baked penne, a symphony of savory ground beef, vibrant peppers, and sweet onions, all embraced by a creamy herb-infused sauce and a blanket of melted mozzarella. It's a delightful Italian-inspired experience that's perfect for a cozy night in.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
39 g
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Cholesterol
64 mg
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Fiber
4 g
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Protein
21 g
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Saturated Fat
8 g
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Sodium
922 mg
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Sugar
11 g
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Fat
17 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onions, and peppers in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly. (5-7 minutes)
03 Step
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Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup cooking creme, and 1/2 cup mozzarella: cook and stir until mozzarella is melted. Mix in cooked pasta until evenly coated. (2-3 minutes)
04 Step
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Spoon pasta mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
05 Step
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until heated through. (about 5 more minutes)
For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
If you don't have Italian cheese and herb cooking creme, you can use regular cream cheese mixed with Italian herbs.
Serve with a side of garlic bread and a fresh salad for a complete meal.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.7/ 5 ( 130 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
Derrick Effertz
Apr 9, 2025I thought it was a little bland, so I added some extra spices. Next time, I might try using a different kind of cheese.
Ethelyn Greenholt
May 17, 2024This was a hit with my family! I added some mushrooms to the sauce and it was even better.
Nicklaus Rodriguezokuneva
Nov 6, 2023Easy to make and very satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.