Best Quick Easy Zesty Italian Penne Pasta Bake Recipes

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PENNE PASTA BAKE RECIPE



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Pure comfort food, this Penne Pasta Bake recipe has a meaty, creamy sauce and lots and lots of cheese. It is perfect for a busy night, and is perfect for feeding a crowd.

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Categories     Main Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 oz penne pasta
½ lb ground beef
½ medium onion, chopped
1 (24-oz) jar marinara sauce
½ cup sour cream
6 oz sliced Provolone
4 oz shredded or sliced Mozzarella
¼ cup grated Parmesan
chopped parsley

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/6 of recipe, Calories 492 calories, Sugar 10 g, Sodium 940 mg, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 29 g, Cholesterol 67 mg

BAKED PENNE



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This version of the Italian-inspired classic dish combines ground beef, peppers, and sauteed onions, baked with penne and PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, and topped with Mozzarella cheese.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound extra lean ground beef
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped green peppers
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (10 ounce) tub PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, divided
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
3 cups hot cooked penne pasta

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brown meat with vegetables in large nonstick skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup cooking creme and 1/2 cup mozzarella: cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 922 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

BAKED PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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This is a hearty, filling meal that's full of flavor!

Provided by SADIEQQ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package dry penne pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound mild Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup white wine
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Place sausage and onion in the skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Pour in wine, and cook for 1 minute, stirring, to deglaze the pan. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with cooked pasta, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with mozzarella.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1714.1 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

EASY ITALIAN BAKED PASTA



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Combine Parmesan and mozzarella to give this pasta bake its Italian appeal. This Easy Italian Pasta Bake is oven-ready in 20 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
3 cups whole grain penne pasta, cooked
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return to skillet. Add pasta, pasta sauce and half the Parmesan; mix well.
  • Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheeses.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g

ITALIAN PASTA BAKE



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I love to make this pasta bake whenever I need to bring a dish to pass. Fresh tomatoes add a nice touch that's missing from most other meat, pasta and tomato casseroles.-Karla Johnson, East Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Add to beef mixture and gently stir in sliced plum tomatoes. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

EASY ITALIAN PASTA BAKE



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Here is another quick and easy dinner for those nights when everyone is in a hurry - simply delicious!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb extra lean ground beef
3 cups whole wheat penne, cooked, drained
1 (8 ounce) jar pasta sauce
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1/2 cup part skimmed mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • heat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown meat in a large skillet; drain. Add Pasta sauce and Parmesan; mix well.
  • Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish; top with mozzarella. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.
  • SUBSTITUTE: You can substitute Italian sausage for the ground beef.
  • SPECIAL EXTRA: Brown meat with 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning and 3 cloves garlic, minced.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.7, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 56.5, Sodium 313.7, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 27.3

EASY ITALIAN PASTA BAKE



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Make and share this Easy Italian Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MissBobLoblaw

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb ground beef
3 cups penne pasta or 3 cups rotini pasta, cooked, drained
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain.
  • Add cooked pasta, sauce, and half of the parmesan; mix well.
  • Spoon into 13X9-inch baking dish.
  • Top with mozzarella cheese and remaining parmesan.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.

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