Penne Lasagna Casserole Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make casserole that combines the flavors of lasagna with the convenience of penne pasta.
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Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Dish
- Large pot
- Skillet
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar marinara sauce (24 oz)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce to the skillet with the ground beef. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the cooked penne pasta, half of the meat sauce, and half of the ricotta mixture. Repeat layers.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes:
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the meat sauce for extra nutrition.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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