Penne With Cheesy Meat Sauce Recipes

ONE SKILLET CHEESY PENNE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick, oven proof skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add meat and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Add onions and carrots and cook until meat is browned.
• Add bell pepper and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken bouillon, sugar, and all seasonings and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• After 10 minutes, stir in the water and pasta. Cover, increase heat to medium-high and cook at a vigorous simmer (you may need to decrease heat), stirring occasionally and replacing lid, just until the pasta is al dente, 12-16 minutes. Taste pasta often as reaches the end of cooking to ensure you don't overcook your pasta.
• Stir in the cream, Parmesan, and cheddar until well combined. Top the pasta evenly with mozzarella. Transfer the skillet to the oven (on the middle rack) and broil until the cheese is melted and golden, 2-3 minutes. Let sit at least 5 minutes before serving.
• This makes wonderful leftovers - I think the flavors are even better the next day!

BAKED PENNE WITH CHEESY MEAT SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash and prep all ingredients. Measure out spices and cheese. Grease the casserole dish.
• Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium-heat. Add the onions and sauté until starting to soften, about 4 - 5 mins. Add the minced garlic to the pan until fragrant, about 1 min. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red peppers (optional for spice) and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well. Add the sprig of Basil on top. Bring to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove 3 cups of the sauce to a separate bowl.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the penne to al dente per the instructions on your package. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a bowl, mix half of the mozzarella, the ricotta, half the parmesan, parsley, eggs and some salt and pepper. Stir together until just combined. Drain the pasta. Pour it into the bowl with the cheese mixture and mix a bit more. Add the separated meat mixture to the cheese and pasta and mix once more to combine.
• Add half of the pasta mixture and spread evenly. Spoon half of the remaining sauce over the top so it evenly covers, then top with half the remaining mozzarella and the remaining parmesan. Repeat with another layer of the pasta mixture and all of the remaining sauce and all of the remaining mozzarella.
• Bake until bubbling at 375 degrees, about 18-20 minutes. Let it rest out of the stove for 5 minutes then sprinkle with as much parsley as you'd like before serving.

PENNE WITH CHEESY MEAT SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook penne until done; rinse and drain.
• Meanwhile, brown ground beef in large skillet; remove from pan and drain. In same skillet, sauté garlic (and mush rooms) in olive oil. Return meat to skillet with mush rooms over low heat; add tomato sauce, pepper, and basil.
• Dissolve cornstarch in 3 tablespoons milk; mix in remaining milk. Add to meat and stir over low heat until slightly thickened. Add processed cheese slices and stir until melted. Toss with hot pasta. Sprinkle generously with parmesan.
• You can replace the penne with fusilli or elbow macaroni. Use just about any kind of cheese you want. Tex mex worked very well.

PENNE WITH MEAT SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package; reserve 1/4 cup cooking water. Heat cooking spray in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Sauté onion and pepper until tender, about 7 minutes. Raise heat to medium and add turkey; cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in marinara, reduce heat and stir occasionally, until sauce comes to a low simmer, about 6 minutes. Mix 1/2 cup sauce with reserved water in a bowl; toss pasta and sauce; divide among 4 bowls. Top each with equal amounts of remaining sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan.

CHEESY PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
• Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepot, and saute garlic and onion until the onions become translucent, being careful not to burn them. Add crushed tomatoes, fresh parsley, marjoram and thyme. Create a slurry by gradually whisking cornstarch into 1/2 cup water. Add the slurry to the sauce to thicken and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 20 minutes, checking periodically to make sure the sauce doesn't burn.
• While the sauce is cooking, boil the penne until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain through a colander and set aside.
• Remove the sauce from the heat, and whisk in butter and cream cheese. Add the boiled pasta to the sauce and gently fold in along with the diced tomatoes. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley.

CHEESY PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta, cook until al dente, and drain. Return pasta to the saucepan.
• Whisk milk with Dijon in small bowl and add to the pot with cooked pasta, along with cream and grated Cheddar. Stir over medium-low heat until the cheese melts and the mixture is nice and thick. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper and serve. Happy indulging!

PENNE WITH CHEESY SAUSAGE VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• In large sauce pan or dutch oven, crumble sausage and cook over medium heat until no pink remains. Break into fine mince with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Add onions and bell pepper, season with salt and pepper, and continue to cook over medium until translucent, about 5 minutes. Be caareful not to let them brown. Stir in mushrooms and cook until they give up their liquid, about another 2 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and basil, then add the undrained tomatoes and vodka. Simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 40 minutes, stirring from time to time.
• Cook penne pasta according to package directions, drain well, and set aside.
• Slowly stir the Guyere and Parmesan cheese into the tomato sauce. When the cheese has all melted, turn off the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream.
• Preheat the oven to 350. Add the penne to the tomato sauce and stir well to mix evenly. Empty the entire mixture into a 13" baking dish. Top with the mozarella cheese and bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, or until cheese has melted and turned a light golden brown.

CHEESY PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
• Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepot, and saute garlic and onion until the onions become translucent, being careful not to burn them. Add crushed tomatoes, fresh parsley, marjoram and thyme.
• Create a slurry by gradually whisking cornstarch into 1/2 cup water. Add the slurry to the sauce to thicken and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 20 minutes, checking periodically to make sure the sauce doesn't burn.
• While the sauce is cooking, boil the penne until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain through a colander and set aside.
• Remove the sauce from the heat, and whisk in butter and cream cheese. Add the boiled pasta to the sauce and gently fold in along with the diced tomatoes. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley.