Baked Penne with Meat Sauce and Cheese
A quick and comforting baked penne with a rich meat sauce, topped with melted cheese and fresh basil. Perfect for a busy weeknight.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook the 8 oz penne in salted boiling water until just shy of al dente, about 8 minutes; drain and set aside.
Step 2
In an oven-safe skillet over medium-high, brown the 0.5 lb ground beef until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the 2 cups marinara sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add the cooked penne to the skillet and toss to coat. Sprinkle the 1 cup mozzarella over the top and scatter the 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes.
Step 4
Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Garnish with the 0.25 cup fresh basil before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Oven-safe skillet
- Colander
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