Pasadena Star News/Wednesday, April 28, 2004

Easy Pasta Bake

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
2 N/A N/A 643 12gm 29gm 557mg 53gm 40gm 163mg


INGREDIENTS:
1/2 pound ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onions 1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper 1-3/4 cups pasta sauce, any flavor 1/4 cup water
1/2 of a 9-ounce package cheese or vegetable filled refrigerated tortellini or ravioli 1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend chopped fresh parsley (optional)



1 Brown ground beef with onions and garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings; season with salt and pepper, as desired. Stir in pasta sauce and water.
2 Spray 2 (2-cup) baking dishes with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange uncooked pasta evenly on bottom of each baking dish, dividing evenly. Spoon beef mixture evenly over pasta; sprinkle cheese evenly over beef mixture. Cover baking dishes with nonstick foil. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

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