Penne and Meat Bake

Name: Penne and Meat Bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz whole wheat penne pasta (½ box); salt; 1 tbsp (15 g) olive oil; 2 large onions, chopped small; 2 cloves (10 g) minced garlic; 1 tsp salt; 1.3 pound lean ground meat, beef or turkey; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; ½ tbsp dried oregano; 1/2 tbsp dried basil; 1/2 tbsp dried thyme; 1 tsp black pepper; 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup (60 g) shredded mozzarella, part skim; 3 tbsp (21 g) panko, or regular bread crumbs

8 steps

Prep:30minCook:40min

This ground meat and penne baked casserole was my go to for feeding a crowd during my running club pasta parties in college. They're really easy to make a day ahead, and simply just reheat in the pan on the day of your event. Feel free to mix in some chopped spinach as well, or serve with a side of roasted broccoli. See my famous Running Club Broccoli below: https://s.samsungfood.com/iycfn

Updated at: Sun, 02 Jun 2024 01:45:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories358.9 kcal (18%)

Total Fat10.2 g (15%)

Carbs39.7 g (15%)

Sugars3.2 g (4%)

Protein30.2 g (60%)

Sodium714.6 mg (36%)

Fiber5.1 g (18%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375F. Spray 9x13in pan with cooking spray

OvenPreheat

Step 2

Cook pasta, drain, and set aside. Cook about a minute less than directed, since the pasta will bake in the oven

whole wheat penne pasta8 oz

salt

Step 3

Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a Dutch oven. Add garlic, onion and salt, and cook until transparent.

olive oil15g

onions2

garlic10g

salt1 tsp

Step 4

Add the meat and fully cook (meat should sound like its crackling instead of boiling).

lean ground meat1.3 pound

Step 5

After the meat is done, add in the spices and pour in tomatoes. Let simmer for 5 minutes.

can diced tomatoes14.5 oz

black pepper1 tsp

dried thyme½ Tbsp

dried basil½ Tbsp

dried oregano½ Tbsp

onion powder2 tsp

garlic powder2 tsp

Step 6

Combine beef, pasta, and cheese in the pot.

mozzarella½ cup

Step 7

Transfer to greased pan. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top

panko21g

Step 8

Bake covered at 375F for 30 minutes. Uncover, and broil until the top is golden, probably about 2 minutes. Watch very closely. When baking, put the pan on a large cookie sheet to catch any drips if they occur