Bolognese Pasta Bake

Name: Bolognese Pasta Bake
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked penne; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon dry basil; 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano; 1 pinch dried thyme; 1 (20 ounce) can roma tomatoes; 3 tablespoons tomato puree; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 plump garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 green pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon of grated fresh parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 lb lean ground beef; 2 cups of grated mozzarella cheese; salt and pepper

15 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

4 cups cooked penne
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dry basil
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
1 pinch dried thyme
1 (20 ounce) can roma tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato puree
1 small onion, chopped
3 plump garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon of grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 lb lean ground beef
2 cups of grated mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper

Directions

1

In a frying pan, fry beef in 1 tbsp of olive oil until brown and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2

In a deep saucepan, heat oil and fry onions, peppers, garlic and herbs until onions are lightly colored.
3

Preheat oven at 400°F.
4

Stir in canned tomatoes and tomato puree, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer in low heat for 5 minutes.
5

Add grated parmesan cheese and ground beef and simmer for 2 more minutes.
6

In an oven-safe glass dish, layer pasta and bolognese beef. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
7

Take out of the oven, and let it stand for 5 minutes. Buon Appetito!