Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 6

Ingredients:

  • 16 oz. penne pasta
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 16 oz. ground meat of your choice
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 1 tsp. fresh or dried basil
  • 1 tsp. fresh or dried oregano
  • 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions:

  • 1

    Preheat the oven to 350° and grease a 9x13” baking dish.

  • 2

    Cook pasta according to package directions.

  • 3

    Brown meat with garlic and onions in a large skillet; drain.

  • 4

    Stir in tomato chunks, tomato paste, basil and oregano. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

  • 5

    In the prepared baking dish, combine pasta, tomato mixture and 2 cups of shredded cheese.

  • 6

    Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly on top.

  • 7

    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the casserole is heated all the way through and the cheese is melted.