Epicure Recipes

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Penne Casserole

One DishDinnerBeefChicken & PoultryLow-sodiumHigh ProteinSugar ConsciousLunch

45 min

4 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 lb (225 g) pkg penne
  • 1⁄2 lb (225 g) lean ground beef, turkey or chicken
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp Marinara Sauce Mix
  • 1 tbsp Herb & Garlic Dip Mix
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup low-fat ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded partly-skimmed mozzarella cheese, divided

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
  • Cook penne according to package directions.
  • Brown beef in Multipurpose Pot. Drain fat and add Marinara Sauce and Herb & Garlic Dip Mix.
  • Beat egg in a large mixing bowl; add ricotta cheese and half mozzarella.
  • Spread 1 1⁄2 cups meat sauce on bottom of a 9” x 13” baking dish. Top with half penne, half ricotta mixture, and half of remaining mozzarella.
  • Top with remaining penne, ricotta mixture and sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 30–35 minutes or until bubbling.

Epicure Products Used

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 500, Fat 18 g (Saturated 9 g, 0.2 0 g), Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 34 g.