Penne Beef Bake
- 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
- 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.
- Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375u0b0 for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, top with parsley.
whole wheat penne pasta, ground beef, zucchini, green pepper, onion, spaghetti sauce, alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, garlic, fresh parsley
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/penne-beef-bake/ (may not work)