Baked Penne Bolognese Casserole

The red wine absolutely makes this wonderful Italian-style casserole.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry penne pasta, prepared according to package directions
• 8 ounces lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup milk
• 1/3 cup dry red wine or 1/3 cup water
• 4 teaspoons beef flavor instant bouillon
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese or your favorite cheese

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine beef, onion and garlic in large saucepan; cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
3. Drain. Stir in tomato paste, water, milk, wine, bouillon and Italian herb seasoning; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until flavors are blended.
4. Layer ingredients as follows in 13 x 9 inch baking dish: half of pasta, half of sauce and half of cheese. Repeat layers; cover.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Nestlé and meals.com