Baked Penne Bolognese Casserole

This recipe is from meals.com. It is extremely affordable, quick and tasty. I find you really need the wine for the flavour. Great for leftovers or to freeze.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb dry penne pasta, prepared according to package directions
• 8  ounces lean ground beef
• 1  onion, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1  cup warm water
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄3 cup dry red wine or 1⁄3 cup water
• 4  teaspoons  beef flavor instant bouillon
• 1  tablespoon  dried Italian herb seasoning
• 2  cups mozzarella cheese or 2  cups  your favorite cheese

Directions

1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
2. COMBINE beef, onion and garlic in large saucepan; cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in tomato paste, water, milk, wine, bouillon and Italian herb seasoning; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until flavors are blended.
3. LAYER ingredients as follows in 13 x 9-inch baking dish: half of pasta, half of sauce and half of cheese. Repeat layers; cover.
4. BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.