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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (237g) Recipe makes 9 servings
Calories 388
Calories from Fat 126		(32%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 14.1g	21%
	Saturated Fat 6.9g	34%
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.4g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
	Trans Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 57mg		19%
Sodium 727mg		30%
Potassium 726mg		20%
Total Carbohydrate 42.1g		14%
	Dietary Fiber 3.9g	15%
	Sugars 10.6g
Protein 24.9g		49%
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Baked Penne With Cheddar and Extra-Lean Ground Beef

Recipe #388071 | 1¼ hours | 30 min prep | add private note

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By: Paprika Girl
Sep 1, 2009

This cheesy, easy casserole makes for an easy weeknight staple, especially if you make it ahead of time and freeze it until you need it. This is a variation on a Cooking Light Baked Ziti recipe.

SERVES 9 , 9 pieces (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 red pepper, diced
4 cups pasta sauce
1 lb extra lean ground beef
8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
12 ounces whole wheat penne, uncooked

Directions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
2
Brown ground beef in a non-stick pan over med-high heat. Set aside.
3
Pre-heat oven to 350°F In a large bowl, mix together 6 oz of the grated cheddar with the penne, tomato sauce, red pepper, and beef. Spread in a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Top with the rest of the cheese.
4
Bake in oven for about 30 min, or until bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut and serve.