Best 7 Baked Penne With Meat Sauce Recipes

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**Baked Penne with Meat Sauce: A Succulent Symphony of Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of meat sauce with the tender embrace of penne pasta, all baked to perfection. Savor the symphony of flavors as the tangy tomatoes, savory ground beef, and aromatic herbs dance on your palate. This baked penne with meat sauce is not just a meal; it's an experience that will transport you to a realm of culinary bliss. In this article, we present three delectable variations of this classic dish: the traditional baked penne with meat sauce, a vegetarian version bursting with garden-fresh vegetables, and a spicy rendition that will ignite your taste buds. Prepare to embark on a flavor adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED PENNE WITH MEAT SAUCE



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Make and share this Baked Penne With Meat Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Penne

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces dry penne pasta
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup dry red wine or 1/4 cup tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, combine undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, wine or tomato juice, dried oregano, pepper and crushed red pepper. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until meat is brown. Drain off fat. Stir tomato mixture into meat mixture in skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta, and olives.
  • Divide the pasta mixture among six 10 to 12 ounce individual casseroles. Bake, covered, for 15 minutes. (Or spoon all of the pasta mixture into a 2-quart casserole. Bake, covered to 30 minutes). Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

PENNE PASTA WITH MEAT SAUCE



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So easy! Penne pasta tossed with a simple tomato sauce with ground beef, onions, Italian seasoning, garlic, and basil. This penne pasta dish is a perfect, budget-friendly, midweek meal that everyone will love.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     Budget     Beef     Ground Beef     Pasta     Pasta Sauce     Penne

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound penne pasta (use rice pasta for gluten-free version)
Salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped onion (from about 1 large onion)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of dried basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, and savory)
Dash red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme (or a pinch of dried)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound (16% fat) ground beef
3 fresh basil leaves, chopped (or a 1/2 teaspoon of dried)
2 1/2 cups canned chunky tomato sauce (almost 1 28-ounce can, Muir Glen brand if you can get it)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook the penne pasta: Heat to boiling a large pot with 4 quarts of water in it. Once the water is boiling, salt it with 2 Tbsp of salt. Once the water returns to a boil add the pasta to the pot. Leave uncovered, let cook on high heat with a vigorous boil. Put the timer on for 8-10 minutes, or whatever your pasta package says is appropriate for al dente (cooked but still a little firm). Drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1051 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 28 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PENNE PASTA BAKE RECIPE



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Pure comfort food, this Penne Pasta Bake recipe has a meaty, creamy sauce and lots and lots of cheese. It is perfect for a busy night, and is perfect for feeding a crowd.

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Categories     Main Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 oz penne pasta
½ lb ground beef
½ medium onion, chopped
1 (24-oz) jar marinara sauce
½ cup sour cream
6 oz sliced Provolone
4 oz shredded or sliced Mozzarella
¼ cup grated Parmesan
chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the spaghetti sauce and allow to simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the sour cream. Add the drained pasta and stir to coat.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour half of the pasta into the baking dish. Top with half of the Provolone and half of the Mozzarella. Pour the remaining pasta on top and top with the remaining Provolone and Mozzarella, and sprinkle the Parmesan on top.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/6 of recipe, Calories 492 calories, Sugar 10 g, Sodium 940 mg, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 29 g, Cholesterol 67 mg

BAKED PENNE



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Get the beefy, cheesy dish you want when you follow this baked penne recipe! Put together this ooey-gooey baked penne pasta in just 15 minutes!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/2 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1/2 cup each chopped onions and green peppers
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
3 cups cooked penne pasta

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine first 4 ingredients in medium bowl; set aside. Brown meat with vegetables in large nonstick skillet. Stir in pasta sauce, cream cheese mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; top with remaining mozzarella. Cover.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 850 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

BAKED PENNE WITH MEAT SAUCE



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Make and share this Baked Penne With Meat Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Penne

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb penne pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 lb Italian sausage
1 lb ground round
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, draineed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons chopped marjoram leaves
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart whole milk
2 large egg yolks
1 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta to al dente stage in a large pot of boiling water. Drain well.
  • In a large, deep skillet, heat olive oil. Add onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionallly, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add Italian sausage and ground round, stirring to break up, until meat is browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, marjoram, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add flour and cook over moderate heat, whisking, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook over moderately high heat, whisking constantly, until the sauce is very thick and boiling, 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the parmigiano-reggiano cheese.
  • Stir all but 1 1/2 cups of the sauce into the meat mixture along with the pasta and season with salt and pepper.
  • Sppon pasta in to a 3 qt baking dish. Spread the reserved 1 1/2 cups of sauce on top.
  • Bake the pasta in the center of the oven for about 30 minutes. Broil 8" from the heat for 2 minutes, until the top is browned and bubbling. Let sit fo 10 minutes before serving.
  • Can be prepared through spooning pasta into baking dish. Refrigerate overnight. Bake for additional 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.3, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 140, Sodium 943.4, Carbohydrate 56.6, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 9.2, Protein 28.5

BAKED PENNE



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This version of the Italian-inspired classic dish combines ground beef, peppers, and sauteed onions, baked with penne and PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, and topped with Mozzarella cheese.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound extra lean ground beef
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped green peppers
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (10 ounce) tub PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, divided
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
3 cups hot cooked penne pasta

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brown meat with vegetables in large nonstick skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup cooking creme and 1/2 cup mozzarella: cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 922 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

PENNE BEEF BAKE



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I had ground beef and veggies on hand so I came up with this pizza-flavored casserole. I never expected my family to love it so much. It's a good way to sneak in some extra veggies for the kids. -Jennifer Wise, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 medium zucchini, finely chopped
1 large green pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat Alfredo sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cook penne according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef, zucchini, pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, Alfredo sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and garlic powder. Drain penne; stir into meat mixture., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 805mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your baked penne with meat sauce. Look for ripe tomatoes, ground beef with a high fat content (at least 80%), and a robust red wine.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce. The sauce is what makes this dish so delicious, so be sure to make plenty of it. You can always use leftovers for another meal.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. Al dente pasta is slightly firm to the bite and will hold up well in the baking process.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of cheeses, such as mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta, will give your baked penne a complex and flavorful topping.
  • Bake the pasta until it is golden brown and bubbly. This will ensure that the pasta is cooked through and that the cheese is melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

Baked penne with meat sauce is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its hearty pasta, rich sauce, and cheesy topping, it's the perfect meal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give baked penne with meat sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.

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