Best 10 Penne Pasta With Meat Sauce Recipes

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Penne pasta with meat sauce is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people of all ages. It is a simple yet delicious meal that can be made with a variety of ingredients. The key to a great penne pasta with meat sauce is finding the right balance of flavors. The sauce should be rich and flavorful, but not too heavy. The pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. And the cheese should be melted and gooey, but not overpowering. With a little effort, you can create a penne pasta with meat sauce that will be the star of your next dinner party.

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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 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 WITH MEAT SAUCE



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

Provided by randomBvR

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb penne pasta
salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions or 1 large onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon italian seasoning (blend of dried basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, and savory)
1 dash red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1 pinch dried thyme
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb 85% lean ground beef
3 fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 1/2 cups canned chunky tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat to boiling a large pot with 4 quarts of water in it. Once the water is boiling, salt it with 1 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.
  • Once you've started to heat the water, start working on the sauce. Heat olive oil in a very large skillet on medium heat. Add the chopped onion, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened. Add the garlic, fresh thyme, season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional minute, until the garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat a large cast iron pan on high heat. Salt the bottom of the pan generously. Once the pan is hot, break up small chunks of ground beef and add them to the pan, without stirring. (You may need to work in batches; do not crowd the pan.) You want the meat to get well browned. If the pan is too hot and the meat is burning, not browning, take the pan off the heat for a little, and reduce the heat to medium high. On our coil electric stove, it takes the high heat setting for the meat to brown sufficiently, but your stove may be different. Once the meat is browned on one side (a couple of minutes), use a metal spatula to flip the meat over to brown on the other side. At this point, assuming you are using a cast iron pan, you can remove the pan from the heat. The residual heat in the pan will finish cooking the meat.
  • Use a slotted spoon to lift the meat from the cast iron pan and add it to the pan with the seasoned onions. Add tomato sauce. Use the edge of your metal spatula to break up the bigger chunks of meat into smaller pieces. Add basil. Add a teaspoon of sugar. Bring to a simmer on low heat, let cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Once the sauce has simmered for 15 minutes, adjust seasonings. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add a little more sugar if the sauce is too acidic. Add more tomato sauce if the sauce is a little dry. Stir in the cooked penne pasta. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

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

PASTA WITH MEAT SAUCE



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons oil (I'm using olive oil)
2 pounds ground meat of your choice, such as beef, pork, turkey, chicken, lamb (I'm using beef)
1 onion, diced (I'm using yellow onion)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup tomato paste
3/4 cup liquid of your choice, such as beef stock, chicken stock, water or wine (I'm using red wine)
One 28-ounce can tomato product (I'm using crushed tomatoes)
2 tablespoons oregano (if you have it)
Salt and pepper
1 pound dry pasta (I'm using rigatoni)
3 tablespoons grated hard cheese (I'm using Parmesan)

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the meat and cook, without stirring, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Break it up with a wooden spoon, then add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a simmer. Add the crushed tomatoes and oregano and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until thickened and the flavors come together, about 1 hour.
  • About 20 minutes before the sauce is done, bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt liberally. Drop in the pasta, give it a stir and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Remove from the heat, toss in the cheese and serve.

PENNE WITH MEATY RAGU



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Pinch red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
4 large sprigs basil, plus more leaves for garnish
1/2 pound penne pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Put the garlic, celery, carrot, onion and oregano leaves in a food processor and pulse to chop into small pieces.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and cook, stirring once or twice, until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the pork, beef, tomato paste, and some salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring often, until the meat is browned, about10 minutes.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes and basil sprigs. Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Just before the sauce is done, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and cook the penne until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and return to the pasta pot. Spoon about 1 cup of sauce into the penne and stir to coat. Serve the penne topped with more sauce, some torn basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan.

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.

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.

PENNE PASTA SKILLET



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One is the loneliest number-and that's a good thing when it's the number of pans you have to clean after making this savory Penne Pasta Skillet!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 33m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
2 cups water
3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Return meat to skillet.
  • Add pasta sauce and water; mix well. Stir in pasta.
  • Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 16 to 18 min. or until pasta is tender; stir.
  • Top with cheese; cover. Cook 1 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 44 g

BLUSHING PENNE PASTA



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I reworked this recipe from an original that called for vodka and heavy whipping cream. My friends and family had a hard time believing a sauce this rich, flavorful and creamy could be light. -Margaret Wilson, Hemet, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; saute onion until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Add herbs and salt; cook and stir 1 minute. Add 1 cup cream, wine and tomato paste; cook and stir until blended., Mix flour and remaining cream until smooth; gradually stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Stir into pasta. Serve with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes, but be sure to drain them well and rinse them before using.
  • Brown the ground beef and sausage before adding it to the sauce. This will help to develop the flavor and prevent the meat from becoming dry.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a touch of sugar to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, such as penne, spaghetti, or macaroni. You can also use the sauce as a topping for pizza or lasagna.

Conclusion:

Penne pasta with meat sauce is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and flavorful sauce that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this penne pasta with meat sauce recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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