Best 7 Pams Easy Mini Penne With Meat Sauce Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy recipe to whip up a delicious meal? Look no further than Pam's Easy Mini Penne with Meat Sauce. This simple dish is packed with flavor and can be ready in just 30 minutes. With a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can have a delicious Italian-inspired meal on the table in no time. So gather your ingredients, grab your cooking utensils, and let's get started on creating this mouthwatering dish!

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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 CREAMY TOMATO AND MEAT SAUCE



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This creamy pasta dish is made with a ground beef and tomato based sauce with milk. Use penne pasta or ziti in this easy, delicious dish.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Pasta

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 small carrot (peeled and finely shredded)
1 rib celery (finely chopped)
1/4 cup water
8 ounces lean ground beef (or more for a meatier sauce)
1 small clove garlic (crushed and minced)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 cups milk, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil
12 ounces penne pasta (or ziti)
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or saute pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, frequently stirring, until softened. Stir in shredded carrot, chopped celery, and 1/4 cup water; cook until vegetables are tender and liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Add the ground beef to the vegetables and cook ​ until it has browned and is no longer pink, or about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute longer, stirring constantly.
  • Add the wine and cook until the liquid has evaporated about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste, 1/2 cup of milk, salt, pepper, and oregano. Reduce heat and simmer, frequently stirring, until the milk has been absorbed.
  • Continue cooking until the sauce has thickened, gradually adding the remaining 1 cup of milk. Cook over low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, cook penne pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water following the package directions until just tender; drain well.
  • Transfer sauce to a large serving bowl. Add the penne pasta and Parmesan cheese; toss penne pasta gently. Sprinkle some extra Parmesan cheese over the bowl of pasta and serve more at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 402 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 4-6 Bowls (4-6 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PENNE WITH VODKA SAUCE AND MINI MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
12 ounces penne pasta
8 ounces ground beef chuck
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 cloves garlic (1 minced, 2 sliced)
2 1/2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup vodka
1/4 cup heavy cream
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, mix the beef, 1/4 cup parmesan, the breadcrumbs, egg, 1/2 cup basil, the minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl with your hands until just combined. Form into 3/4-inch meatballs (about 20). Grate the tomatoes into a medium bowl; discard the skins.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, then the meatballs. Cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sliced garlic and cook until just golden, about 1 minute. Gradually add the vodka, then the grated tomatoes and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Add the pasta and the remaining 1/4 cup basil to the skillet; toss, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen. Remove from the heat and add the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan; toss.

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!

PENNE WITH TOMATO SAUCE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, medium onion, red chili flakes, garlic, crushed tomato, salt, penne pasta

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ medium onion, finely diced
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
14 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
salt, to taste
½ lb penne pasta

Steps:

  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, and cook until the onion is translucent, 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the chile flakes and garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Save ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water, then drain.
  • Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Stir well, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Season with salt to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 7 grams

PENNE WITH MEAT SAUCE



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Provided by Lesley Porcelli

Categories     Pasta     Poultry     Tomato     turkey     Vegetable     Sauté     Dinner     Fall     Winter     Healthy     Self     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces whole-wheat penne
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1/4 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
14 ounces lean (7% fat) ground turkey
2 1/4 cups prepared marinara
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package; reserve 1/4 cup cooking water. Heat cooking spray in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Sauté onion and pepper until tender, about 7 minutes. Raise heat to medium and add turkey; cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in marinara, reduce heat and stir occasionally, until sauce comes to a low simmer, about 6 minutes. Mix 1/2 cup sauce with reserved water in a bowl; toss pasta and sauce; divide among 4 bowls. Top each with equal amounts of remaining sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan.

ITALIAN MEATBALLS AND PEPPERS BY PAM®



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This slow cooker recipe combines flavored tomatoes, Italian-style meatballs and pepper strips. You can just walk away until it's time to cook the pasta.

Provided by Pam Cooking Spray

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 (28 ounce) can Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can Hunt's® Tomato Paste
24 (1/2 ounce) frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs
1 (14 ounce) package frozen bell pepper strips
10 ounces dry penne pasta, uncooked
6 tablespoons Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Spray inside of large slow cooker with cooking spray. Combine undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, meatballs and pepper strips in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 4 hours or until meatballs are hot and peppers are tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook penne according to package directions. Drain. Stir meatball mixture to mix well. Serve sauce and meatballs over pasta; top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 839.8 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

Tips:

* For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage. * Add a teaspoon of dried oregano and a teaspoon of dried basil to the meat sauce for extra flavor. * If you don't have time to make your own meat sauce, you can use a jarred sauce. Just be sure to choose a high-quality sauce that is made with fresh ingredients. * If you are using a jarred sauce, you can add a few tablespoons of chopped fresh herbs, such as basil or oregano, to brighten the flavor. * Cook the mini penne pasta according to the package directions. Be careful not to overcook the pasta, or it will become mushy. * Serve the mini penne with meat sauce immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This easy mini penne with meat sauce recipe is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The mini penne pasta cooks quickly, and the meat sauce can be made ahead of time. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover meat sauce. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this mini penne with meat sauce recipe a try.

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