Layered Pasta Bake

Name: Layered Pasta Bake
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 1 (15 ounce) jar pasta sauce with mushrooms (aka spaghetti sauce with mushrooms); 1 cup beef broth; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

16 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces penne
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 (15 ounce) jar pasta sauce with mushrooms (aka spaghetti sauce with mushrooms)
1 cup beef broth
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Directions

1

Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
2

Toss pasta with oil; spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish; set aside.
3

In a skillet over med-high heat, cook the beef, onion, and garlic for 5-6 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring to crumble beef; drain and return to skillet.
4

Add wine, spaghetti sauce, and next 3 ingredients to skillet; bring to a boil.
5

Decrease heat and simmer 10 minutes; stir in 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
6

In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and eggs; spoon mixture over the pasta.
7

Spread beef mixture over the top.
8

Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella; top with bread crumbs.
9

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.