This baked penne recipe is a comforting and delicious dish perfect for a hearty family dinner. With layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 400 g diced tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 450 g ground beef
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 225 g mozzarella cheese
- 1 onion
- 50 g parmesan cheese
- 450 g penne pasta
- 1 tsp salt
- 680 ml tomato sauce
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Step 4
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
Step 5
Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta with the meat sauce.
Step 7
Spread half of the pasta mixture in a baking dish. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the pasta.
Step 8
Layer the remaining pasta mixture over the cheese. Top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 10
Let the baked penne cool for a few minutes before serving.