Boca Pasta Bake Recipes

BOCA RAGU PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onions and garlic; cook 4 to 6 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add pasta sauce, milk and ground crumbles; mix well. Cook on medium-high heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta. Add to pasta sauce mixture along with the Parmesan; mix lightly. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with mozzarella. Cover.
• Bake 25 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.

ITALIAN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Add to beef mixture and gently stir in sliced plum tomatoes. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

QUICK BOCA PASTA DINNER

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook sauce, crumbles and vegetables in saucepan on medium heat 15 min. or until crumbles are cooked through (160ºF), stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; place on platter. Top with sauce and cheese.

EASY ITALIAN BAKED PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return to skillet. Add pasta, pasta sauce and half the Parmesan; mix well.
• Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheeses.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.