Best 9 Penne Beef Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our irresistible Penne Beef Bake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender penne pasta, slow-cooked beef, a medley of vegetables, and a velvety cheese sauce, all baked to perfection. Every bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, leaving you craving for more.

Accompanying the Penne Beef Bake are two additional recipes that are sure to delight your palate. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, the Vegetable Bake offers a vibrant array of roasted vegetables nestled in a creamy sauce, topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust. And for a lighter meal, the Spinach and Feta Filo Parcels present a delightful combination of spinach, feta cheese, and herbs wrapped in crispy filo pastry.

These recipes are not just culinary creations; they are experiences waiting to be savored. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply seeking a comforting home-cooked meal, these dishes will leave a lasting impression. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will transport your taste buds to a realm of pure bliss.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED PENNE



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If you can boil water, then you can make this easy Baked Penne! It's a simple vegetarian casserole with layers of pasta, sauce and three different cheeses.

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 oz box penne pasta
1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
2 eggs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups (6 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water just until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Stir in marinara sauce and toss to coat.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, eggs and Parmesan cheese. Add basil, salt, garlic powder and pepper; stir to combine.
  • Layer half of the pasta mixture in the prepared baking dish. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the pasta. Spoon the remaining pasta over the ricotta. Sprinkle mozzarella on top.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes (or until hot and bubbly).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8 of the casserole, Calories 415.9 kcal, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Protein 22.3 g, Fat 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Cholesterol 77.8 mg, Sodium 730.6 mg, Fiber 3.9 g, Sugar 5.8 g, UnsaturatedFat 3.4 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

HEARTY PENNE BEEF



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This hearty penne beef recipe is comfort food at its finest! The best of everything is found here-it's tasty, easy and a wonderful way to sneak in some spinach for extra nutrition. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in tomato puree, broth, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 10-15 minutes. Add spinach; cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes. , Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook until cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pasta mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1001mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

WEEKNIGHT PENNE BEEF BAKE



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The hearty pasta bake is rich with tomatoes, beef and cheese, perfect for weekend entertaining but also easy enough for weekday dining.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (12 ounces) penne pasta
1 pound ground beef
2 medium zucchini, finely chopped
1 large green pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jar (24 ounces) Traditional Marinara
1-1/2 cups Alfredo sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cook penne according to package directions for al dente. 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 marinara, 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 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED PENNE WITH THREE CHEESES



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I don't believe in serving kids macaroni and cheese every day. It should be treated as an indulgence, because that's what it is. This is my version of the classic macaroni and cheese Xea's grandmother makes. Older kids can easily make this by themselves. Add a big green salad and they can have dinner ready before you get home from work!

Provided by Antonia Lofaso

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1 pound penne rigate pasta
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
1/2 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs (preferably panko)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare the penne rigate according to the package directions, minus 1 or 2 minutes of cooking time (see Cook's Note). Drain, then pour the pasta into a 9-by-13-inch glass baking pan.
  • In a 4-quart saucepan, melt the butter on medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour until it's dissolved. Add the cream to the saucepan. Add the nutmeg, seasoned salt, and black pepper and whisk the mixture until it's warmed through.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and add the mozzarella, Cheddar, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Stir until you have a smooth cheese sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta and top with the breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes, until the top turns a golden brown.

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

BAKED PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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This is a hearty, filling meal that's full of flavor!

Provided by SADIEQQ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package dry penne pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound mild Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup white wine
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Place sausage and onion in the skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Pour in wine, and cook for 1 minute, stirring, to deglaze the pan. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with cooked pasta, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with mozzarella.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1714.1 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

BEEF PENNE PASTA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Beef Penne Pasta Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Fluffy

Categories     Penne

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb dry penne pasta, cooked and drained
8 ounces lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups water
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1/3 cup red wine or 1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon instant beef bouillon
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook beef and onion in large saucepan stirring occasionally until beef is no longerpink.
  • Add water tomato paste wine and boullion; cck stirring occasionally for 15- 20 minute.
  • Layer in ungreased 13 x 19 inch baking dish 1/2 paste 1/2 sauce 1/2 cheese.
  • Repeat layers cover and bake for 20-25 min or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 812.9, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 87.4, Sodium 1046, Carbohydrate 109.3, Fiber 16.6, Sugar 11.6, Protein 37.7

BAKED PENNE WITH GROUND BEEF AND TOMATO SAUCE



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Of course you can use your favorite bottled pasta sauce of your choice to make this recipe, but it is really the sauce that makes this (do not omit the green bell pepper, I also add in a jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped but that is optional) To save some time and to allow the flavors to blend I strongly suggest to prepare the sauce 1-2 days in advance and refrigerate, this sauce freezes well for up to 3 months. Do not over cook the pasta as it will cook even more in the oven...you will *LOVE* this!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Penne

Time 2h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb ground beef
4 cups cooked penne (about 3 cups uncooked)
2 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion
1 small green bell pepper
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 -4 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 (28 ounce) cans plum tomatoes (undrained and chopped)
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 large bay leaf
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • For the sauce; heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat; add in onion, bell pepper, oregano, basil and chili flakes (if using) sauté for about 5 minutes (adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking).
  • Add in the tomato paste and stir for about 1 minute.
  • Add in all remaining ingredients; bring to a boil and simmer (UNCOVERED) on low heat for about 1-1/2 hours.
  • Season with salt and pepper then remove the bay leaf.
  • At this point you can cool then refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a medium casserole dish (or a 13 x 9-inch baking dish).
  • In a large skillet cook the ground beef until well browned, breaking up with a spoon until crumbled; drain fat.
  • To the skillet add in about 5 cups prepared tomato sauce (more is okay, or just go ahead and use the whole amount of sauce if desired more sauce will never hurt lol!) cook for about 15-20 minutes on medium-low heat.
  • Remove from heat and add in 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese; stir with wooden spoon to combine.
  • Add in the cooked penne pasta; toss to combine with sauce and cheese.
  • Transfer to baking dish.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese then about 1/2 cup (or more) mozzarella cheese, return to oven and cook 5-8 minutes more or until the cheese is melted.
  • Delicious!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Opt for fresh vegetables, tender beef, and flavorful cheese.
  • Don't overcook the beef: Beef that is cooked too long will become tough and dry. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Use a good quality pasta sauce: The sauce is what will bring all the flavors together, so make sure to use a sauce that you enjoy. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many variations of this dish, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. For example, you could add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes, olives, or mushrooms to the sauce, or use a different type of cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar.

Conclusion:

Penne beef bake is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can create a delicious and memorable dish that everyone will enjoy.

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