Quick-Baked Pasta

Name: Quick-Baked Pasta
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 lb Lean Ground Beef; 3 Cloves of Garlic, peeled and crushed; 3/4 cup Red Marinara or Spaghetti Sauce; 3/4 cup Brown Gravy; 1/2 cup Half and Half; 1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese; 1 tsp dried whole oregano; 1/2 tsp dried whole rosemary; Salt and Black Pepper to taste; 3/4 lb Penne Pasta; Topping: 1 cup Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese grated

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 lb Lean Ground Beef
3 Cloves of Garlic, peeled and crushed
3/4 cup Red Marinara or Spaghetti Sauce
3/4 cup Brown Gravy
1/2 cup Half and Half
1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 tsp dried whole oregano
1/2 tsp dried whole rosemary
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
3/4 lb Penne Pasta
Topping: 1 cup Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese grated

Directions

1

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
2

Heat a large frying pan and add the oil, beef and garlic, saute until the meat is tender and then drain the excess fat.
3

Add all remaining ingredients except the cheese for topping and the pasta.
4

Simmer the mixture while the pasta cooks until just barely tender.
5

Drain pasta and mix it with the sauce.
6

Pour into a 3 quart glass rectangular baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until bubbly hot.