Ingredients
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1
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4
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2 1/2
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1/2
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3 - 4
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1
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1
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2
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1
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Directions
Baked Penne With Ground Beef and Tomato Sauce, Of course you can use your favorite bottled pasta sauce of your choice to make this recipe, but it is really the sauce that makes this do not omit the green bell pepper, I also add in a jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped but that is optional To save some time and to allow the flavors to blend I strongly suggest to prepare the sauce 1-2 days in advance and refrigerate, this sauce freezes well for up to 3 months. Do not over cook the pasta as it will cook even more in the oven…you will *LOVE* this!, The best pasta bake ever! It’s a staple in my kitchen and a favorite of the whole family. Delicious and very easy to make :
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Steps
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1
Done
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For the Sauce; Heat Oil in a Large Pot Over Medium High Heat; Add in Onion, Bell Pepper, Oregano, Basil and Chili Flakes If Using Saut For About 5 Minutes Adding in the Garlic the Last 2 Minutes of Cooking. |
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2
Done
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Add in the Tomato Paste and Stir For About 1 Minute. |
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3
Done
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Add in All Remaining Ingredients; Bring to a Boil and Simmer Uncovered on Low Heat For About 1-1/2 Hours. |
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4
Done
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Season With Salt and Pepper Then Remove the Bay Leaf. |
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5
Done
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at This Point You Can Cool Then Refrigerate For Up to 2 Days. |
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6
Done
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Set Oven to 350 Degrees. |
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7
Done
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Grease a Medium Casserole Dish or a 13 X 9-Inch Baking Dish. |
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8
Done
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in a Large Skillet Cook the Ground Beef Until Well Browned, Breaking Up With a Spoon Until Crumbled; Drain Fat. |
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9
Done
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to the Skillet Add in About 5 Cups Prepared Tomato Sauce More Is Okay, or Just Go Ahead and Use the Whole Amount of Sauce If Desired More Sauce Will Never Hurt Lol! Cook For About 15-20 Minutes on Medium-Low Heat. |
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10
Done
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Remove from Heat and Add in 1-1/2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese; Stir With Wooden Spoon to Combine. |
