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All you need is a handful of ingredients and you can eat Italian tonight.

Easy Pasta Casserole

2 1/2 cups dried penne pasta, prepared according to package directions, drained
12 ounces lean ground beef
2 (15-ounce) containers BUITONI® Garden Vegetable Sauce
1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) BUITONI Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese - divided use
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Brown beef in large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through; drain. Stir in pasta, sauce and half of Parmesan cheese. Spoon into ungreased 12 x 7 1/2-inch (2-quart rectangular) baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.
3. Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through.

Makes 5 servings.

Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 468 Calories from Fat: 182 Total Fat: 20 g Saturated Fat: 8 g Cholesterol: 62 mg Sodium: 1038 mg Carbohydrates: 44 g Dietary Fiber: 5 g Sugars: 11 g Protein: 26 g

Recipe and photograph are the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.

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