Wagon Train Pasta

Name: Wagon Train Pasta
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/2 pound ground beef; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs; 1-1/2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1-1/2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the egg, salt, garlic and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; mix gently.
2

Crumble beef mixture into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-4 minutes or until heated through.
3

Drain pasta; place in a serving bowl. Add beef mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Toss until pasta is well coated and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.