penne pasta bake with italian meat sauce

This pasta bake is so easy to make (just 4 easy steps and takes less than 45 minutes to make). It's perfect for serving a large crowd or a Sunday night dinner and can easily be made ahead!

Brown the beef.

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef and onion until browned.

Add the tomato sauce to the beef and simmer.

Stir in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes.

Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce.

Cook pasta according to package directions, a little less cooked than al dente. Add pasta to beef mixture and gently stir.

Sprinkle with cheeses and bake.

Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the cheeses and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.

Serve and enjoy!

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THE RECIPE

penne pasta bake with italian meat sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds ground beef

• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped

• 2 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 2 pounds dry penne

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef and onion until browned. Stir in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes.

3. Cook pasta according to package directions, a little less cooked than al dente. Add pasta to beef mixture and gently stir.

4. Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the cheeses and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through. Serve and enjoy!