PENNE BEEF BAKE

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I had ground beef and veggies on hand so I came up with this pizza-flavored casserole. I never expected my family to love it so much. It's a good way to sneak in some extra veggies for the kids. -Jennifer Wise, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 medium zucchini, finely chopped
1 large green pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat Alfredo sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cook penne according to package directions. 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 spaghetti sauce, 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 mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 805mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Karen Ncube
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This was a great recipe! The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Niclyn Govender
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The beef was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Faheem Saqib
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Phillip Bell
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hannah Hester
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This was a great recipe! The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Mohamed Akeel
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The beef was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Malicious Killer
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Farhad Hossain
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Taehuri Terongomau
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This was a great recipe! The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Lubuto Muma
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I've made this recipe twice now and it's become a family favorite. The first time I made it, I followed the recipe exactly. The second time, I made a few changes: I used ground turkey instead of beef, and I added some chopped carrots and celery to th


Asllan Rexha
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This dish was amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The beef was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.