Description
A delicious and easy-to-make baked penne pasta dish with ground beef, perfect for a quick dinner solution.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet; stir to combine.
- Mix the cooked penne pasta into the beef and sauce mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Penne Pasta, Ground Beef, Easy Dinner, Italian Recipe