Cheesy Penne Pasta Bake

The Cheesy Penne Pasta Bake is an easy recipe, that the whole family loves! Pasta dishes are our go-to on busy evenings. 







Penne pasta is my husband's favorite type of pasta.  I always have to reserve a little pasta back for my youngest son.  The first serving is always noodles, no sauce.  Second serving he requests the sauce! 



You can definitely make this on the stove top and be done, but I like to sometimes finish this out on the stove and make a casserole. 



I love all kinds of cheese on my pasta dishes.  We mainly use cheddar and mozzarella. After combining the cooked pasta, and the meat sauce, I add to the 9x13 pan.  Then top with favorite shredded cheese.  Pasta seems to go a little further this way, and leftovers are a big deal in our house, too.

CHEESY PENNE PASTA BAKE
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INGREDIENTS TO MAKE CHEESY PENNE PASTA BAKE

1 clove garlic

1/2 chopped onion

1 lb. Penne Pasta

2 lbs. Ground hamburger

1 - 24 oz jar Prego Traditional Italian Sauce

1- 24 oz can Hunt’s Traditional Spaghetti Sauce

Salt and Pepper to taste

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

HOW TO MAKE CHEESY PENNE PASTA BAKE

Add onion and garlic to skillet, and bake.
Add two pounds of hamburger to skillet and brown, drain grease.
Add both jars of Prego and Hunt's sauce to the skillet, and mix with the cooked penne pasta.
Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Put the penne pasta into the pan, add salt and pepper.
Add 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Place in oven, preheated to 350 degrees, uncovered.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, until cheese is brown.

NOTES ON CHEESY PENNE PASTA BAKE

Can substitute for any type of pasta for this bake.

Use your favorite cheese, mozzarella or cheddar.