Baked Penne

59 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Ready In: 35 min

“This version of the Italian-inspired classic dish combines ground beef, peppers, and sauteed onions, baked with penne and PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, and topped with Mozzarella cheese.” - by PHILADELPHIA Cooking Creme

Ingredients

1/2 pound extra lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (10 ounce) tub PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, divided
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
3 cups hot cooked penne pasta

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Brown meat with vegetables in large nonstick skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup cooking creme and 1/2 cup mozzarella: cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.
Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover.
Bake 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
397 cal
20%

Fat
17.3 g
27%

Carbs
38.8 g
13%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (59)

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ljones35

Oct. 6, 2011

"This is a great recipe! I made some changes like I used 1 pound of beef, 1 whole green pepper, 1 whole onion, 1 clove of garlic, half a tub of the cooking creme, and 2 cups of mozzarella cheese. It t..." See moreurns out great I am going to use this recipe a lot Thanks!"

soulpatrolmn

May. 12, 2011

"While cooking the ground beef, I seasoned it with ital. seasoning, oregano, garlic powder and pepper. I also added a can of petite diced tomatoes with green chiles. I used more mozz. cheese than the r..." See moreecipe called for (I like it cheesy). And this was delicious. Definitely adding it to the menu rotation."