- Yield: 6 servings
Baked Pasta Family Style
Ingredients
- Olive Oil - 2 Tbs.
- Ground Beef - 1 lb.
- Garlic - 3 cloves, peeled and crushed
- Marinara Sauce - 3/4 cup
- Brown Gravy - 3/4 cup
- Half and Half - 1/2 cup
- Parmesan Cheese - 1/4 cup, freshly grated
- Oregano - 1 tsp.
- Salt - to taste
- Black Pepper - to taste
- Penne Pasta - 3/4 lb.
- Mozzarella Cheese - 1 cup, shredded
Instructions
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. heat a large frying pan and add the oil, beef and garlic. Saute until the meat is tender and then drain excess fat. Add all remaining ingredients except the mozzarella for topping and the pasta. Simmer the mixture while the pasta cooks until just barely tender. Drain the pasta and mix it with the sauce. Pour all into a 3 quart glass rectanular baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered at 350° for 25 minutes or until all is bubble hot.
