Saucy Penne and Three Cheese Bake

Submitted by scrappyhare

"This is one of those recipes you clip from the coupon pages of the newspaper. It sounds like a sort of lasagna casserole."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb penne, cooked
• 1⁄2 lb lean ground beef
• 1 (26 ounce) jar classico spicy tomato and pesto pasta sauce
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350*F.
2. In saucepan, over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned; pour off fat.
3. Add pasta sauce.
4. In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and egg.
5. In lightly greased 2-1/2 quart baking dish, layer half the penne, sauce mixture, and cheese mixture.
6. Repeat layers.
7. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over top.
8. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Reviews

[larryblevinsw]

I got this recipe out of a magazine advertisement from Classic Pasta Sauce several years ago. Used the same title too. There is only one difference that it originally used only 8oz of the penne pasta. I believe using a whole pound would make it too dry. I also substitute Cottage cheese for the Riccota as my wife prefers it that way. Great recipe.

 

[RuthlessWr]

I made this last night and came here to Recipezaar to see if it was posted and here it is! This was an easy recipe to put together. It's like a lasagna, but seems easier to deal with. I followed the directions exactly and it turned out just fine. I'm giving it 4 stars just because while it was good, it didn't knock my socks off or anything. I'll definitely make it again, though!