Easy Baked Penne

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) box multi-grain penne pasta

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

• 1 (6 ounce) package of reduced fat provolone cheese, sliced

• 1 (6 ounce) package of grated mozzarella cheese

• 1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream

• 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat olive oil in large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic, ground beef, oregano and red pepper in oil until tender.

3. 3

   Add spaghetti sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Mix ricotta cheese and sour cream together in separate bowl. Set aside.

5. 5

   Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In the prepared dish, layer 1/2 of the cooked pasta, provolone cheese, sour cream/ricotta mix, and a little less than 1/2 of the meat mixture. Top with layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat, ending with remaining grated mozzarella.

6. 6

   Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 10 minutes, until cheese is slightly browned on top and pasta is bubbing.