Penne Beef Bake

Name: Penne Beef Bake
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 2 medium zucchini, finely chopped; 1 large green pepper, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce; 1-1/2 cups reduced-fat Alfredo sauce; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Minced fresh parsley, optional

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 medium zucchini, finely chopped
1 large green pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat Alfredo sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

1

Cook penne according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef, zucchini, pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, Alfredo sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and garlic powder. Drain penne; stir into meat mixture.
2

Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, top with parsley.