CREAMY BAKED BEEFARONI (LIGHT)

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Made this for supper tonight - delicious, creamy and cheesy! Mmmmmm! And it's a light recipe! Yes! This is an adapted version from a R. Reisman recipe

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Penne

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb penne
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
12 ounces lean ground beef
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 3/4 cups pasta sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F Spray a 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook penne for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain.
  • To make meat sauce: In a nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onions and garlic for 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in beef; cook, stirring to break up meat, for 4 minutes, or until no longer pink. Stir in tomato sauce and stock. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until thickened. Set aside.
  • To make cheese sauce: In a nonstick saucepan, whisk together flour, milk, and stock until flour dissolves. Place over medium heat; simmer until mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in Cheddar. Remove from heat. Stir cheese sauce into meat sauce.
  • Toss pasta with sauce. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Bake in centre of oven for 10 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 31.6, Sodium 385.1, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 8, Protein 17.5

Jameel Qasem
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Abiodun Ibrahim
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This is a great recipe for a comfort food meal. The sauce is creamy and cheesy, and the beef is tender and juicy.


Dofa Abukar
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Ramona Azar
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a hit with my family.


Ginny Belcher (Mistikal)
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I loved the creamy sauce and the tender beef. I will definitely be making this again.


Dr. Mark S. Hicks
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I made this for my family last night and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the beef was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Samiksha Shah
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the beef is tender and juicy. I served it with a side of pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Triple X Gaming
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This was my first time making this dish and it turned out amazing! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the beef was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Hayley Christian
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I've made this dish several times and it never disappoints. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the beef is always tender. It's a great comfort food for a cold night.


Amber Nicole
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I love the creamy sauce and the tender beef.


Zafar Hameed
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I made this last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the beef was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Badipehter Daniel
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The creamy sauce and tender beef were perfect together. I served it with a side of garlic bread and it was a hit with my family.