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Lasagna Bake with Penne Pasta

Make this easy dinner recipe...Lasagna Bake with Penne Pasta. Dinner can be ready and on the table in 30 minutes. Easier than a traditional Lasagna Recipe

Course Dinner
Keyword lasagna, lasagna bake, pasta, penne pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 261 kcal
Author Amy

Ingredients

  • 1 12 oz. penne pasta
  • 1-2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage or ground beef (or ground turkey if preferred)
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 15 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes with garlic
  • 1 6 oz. tomato paste
  • ½ tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or cottage cheese
  • 1 cup italian cheese blend
  • 1/2 c cup ricotta cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh basil optional
  • parsley optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  3. Add pasta and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until al dente; drain. (If you want a softer noodle cook for the longer time).
  4. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Place sausage, onion and garlic in the skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat.

  5. Stir in tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and oregano.

  6. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Toss with cooked pasta, and place in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle top with mozzarella and italian cheese blend.
  9. Bake in pre-heated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted. (Cover with foil if you don’t want some noodles on the top to be hardened).

  10. Remove from oven. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley and fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Lasagna Bake with Penne Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 52mg17%
Sodium 436mg19%
Potassium 169mg5%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 141IU3%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 124mg12%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.