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Penne Pasta Bake Recipe
The Penne Pasta Bake combines al dente penne pasta with browned ground beef, onions, and marinara sauce enriched with sour cream. Layers of provolone, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese melt into the casserole creating a creamy, cheesy baked pasta dish. Parsley provides a fresh finish after baking until bubbly and golden.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
492 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ onion chopped, medium
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- 6 oz provolone cheese sliced
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese shredded or sliced
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- parsley chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the spaghetti sauce and allow to simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the sour cream. Add the drained pasta and stir to coat.
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour half of the pasta into the baking dish. Top with half of the Provolone and half of the Mozzarella. Pour the remaining pasta on top and top with the remaining Provolone and Mozzarella, and sprinkle the Parmesan on top.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
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Notes
- Substitute half the ground beef with Italian sausage for added flavor.
- Any short pasta shapes can be used instead of penne according to preference.
- The dish can be assembled a day ahead and baked just before serving.
- Freezes well assembled or baked; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave for individual portions; larger quantities reheat better in the oven.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/6 of recipe
Calories
492kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
940mg
(39%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe | |
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 940mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.