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Baked Pasta With Beef And Beans
Description
Preparation time: 30 minutesCook time: 30 minutes
4 servings
Ingredients
1/2 pound penne pasta, cooked al dente
3 tablespoons crisco oil
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic (or 1 large garlic clove, peeled and minced)
1 pound lean ground beef (or 1/2 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound bulk italian sausage)
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chopped tomatoes or tomato salsa
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (8 ounces) kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, provolone or monterey jack cheese
Methods/steps
heat oven to 400°F.
spray a 13 x 9 baking dish with crisco no stick cooking spray. set aside. heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. add crisco oil, onion, garlic and beef. cook 3 minutes, breaking up with fork, or until onion is soft and beef is no longer pink. drain.
stir in italian seasoning, salt, pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste and kidney beans; cook 5 minutes.
combine pasta, meat mixture and beans in prepared baking dish. sprinkle with cheeses. bake at 400°F for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted. serve immediately.
note: the dish can be prepared up to baking a day in advance and refrigerated, tightly covered with plastic wrap. if chilled, bake at 375°F for 35 to 45 minutes, cover with foil for first 25 minutes and uncover for cheese to brown for last 10-15 minutes.
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