Spicy Beef Baked Penne

Ingredients:

• 12 oz multigrain penne
• 12 oz 93% lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped, about 1 C
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/8 tsp red-pepper flakes
• 1 can (28 oz) salt-free diced tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 container (15 oz) fat-free ricotta cheese
• 1 C shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
• 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 11"x7" baking dish with cooking spray.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to package directions, but stopping when the pasta is still slightly underdone; drain and rinse under cold water.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the beef; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any chunks, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the onion, garlic, basil, and red-pepper flakes; cook until the onion is starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and salt; reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 9 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 C of the mozzarella, and the Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
• Pour half of the penne into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the sauce, then spread with the cheese mixture and top with the remaining penne. Spread the top of the penne with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Bake until the penne is bubbling and the cheese has completely melted, about 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  

Author: Runnersworld.com
Nutritional Facts:

• Calories - 670
  

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