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Satisfying Baked Penne Pasta with Ground Beef

A deliciously satisfying main meal combining penne pasta, ground beef, cheese as the main ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Croatian
Keyword: baked, cheddar, cheese, ground beef, onion, pasta, tomatoes
Servings: 6 people
Author: Jane and Sonja

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 medium sized onions
  • 3 cups cooked penne pasta
  • ½ tbsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground pepper
  • 1 cup tomato sauce marinara
  • ½ tbsp Vegeta
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Saute beef for 7 min. Drain the juices.
  • Add chopped onions, salt, pepper and Vegeta (or other favorite spice). Stir together.
  • Add tomato sauce and mic together.
  • Cook for 15 minutes on medium heat.
  • In the meantime, cook pasta according to instructions on the packaging.
  • Once cooked, drain water.
  • Preheat oven 370F.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and transfer to a large casserole dish, 8x8 in size.
  • Pour milk over top.
  • Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil to keep pasta moist.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes just until the cheese melts.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle top with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.