| BAKED PASTA WITH BEEF AND BEANS |
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Preparation time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes 4 servingsCRISCO No-Stick Cooking Spray 1/2 pound penne pasta, cooked al dente 3 tablespoons CRISCO Oil 1 small onion, peeled and chopped 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic (or 1 large garlic clove, peeled and minced) 1 pound lean ground beef (or 1/2 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage) 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chopped tomatoes or tomato salsa 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 can (8 ounces) kidney beans or black beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, provolone or Monterey Jack cheese Heat oven to 400ºF. Spray a 13 x 9 baking dish with Crisco No Stick Cooking Spray. Set aside. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add Crisco Oil, onion, garlic and beef. Cook 3 minutes, breaking up with fork, or until onion is soft and beef is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste and kidney beans; cook 5 minutes. Combine pasta, meat mixture and beans in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 400ºF for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately. Note: The dish can be prepared up to baking a day in advance and refrigerated, tightly covered with plastic wrap. If chilled, bake at 375ºF for 35 to 45 minutes, cover with foil for first 25 minutes and uncover for cheese to brown for last 10-15 minutes. |
