Beef Penne Pasta Casserole

This casserole with pasta and beef is sure to become a family favorite. It's also easy to prepare ahead and freeze for up to 2 months. When you're looking for a quick meal, just put it in the oven. Recipe from meals.com

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  dried penne pasta, prepared according to package directions
• 8  ounces lean ground beef
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 2  cups water
• 12  ounces italian tomato paste
• 1⁄3 cup red wine or 1⁄3 cup water
• 1  tablespoon  maggi instant beef flavor bouillon
• 2  cups  shredded monterey jack cheese

Directions

1. PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F.
2. COOK beef and onion in large saucepan, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink. Add water, tomato paste, wine and bouillon; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until flavors are blended.
3. LAYER ingredients as follows in ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish; 1/2 pasta, 1/2 sauce and 1/2 cheese.
4. BAKE for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Season with salt.
5. FOR FREEZE AHEAD:
6. PREPARE as above; do not bake. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator.
7. PREHEAT over to 350 degrees F.
8. BAKE for 45 to 55 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Season with salt.
9. Enjoy! :).