Cheesy Pasta Bake

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since it was a pasta bake we added almost a whole can of large black olives that we sliced n half 2 go with the mushrooms /italian theme.. it would change dietery info but ...read more

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preston1181140

on 3/31/2013

time

prep:

30 min

total:

1 hr

servings

total:

6 servings, about 2 cups each

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What You Need

cups penne pasta, uncooked

lb. lean ground beef

cups sliced fresh mushrooms

onion, chopped

jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce

Tbsp. OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits

tsp. Italian seasoning

1-1/3

cups KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

OSCAR MAYER Bacon Uses The Very Best Cuts And Is Naturally Hardwood Smoked

Make It

HEAT oven 375°F.

COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

MEANWHILE, brown ground beef with vegetables in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Add sauce, bacon and seasoning; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta. Add to sauce; mix well. Pour into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with cheese.

BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until heated through.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Make Ahead

Casserole can be assembled ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake, uncovered, as directed.

Substitute

Prepare using KRAFT Finely Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese.

Substitute

Prepare using OSCAR MAYER Bacon Pieces or chopped OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon.

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preston1181140

posted:3/31/2013

since it was a pasta bake we added almost a whole can of large black olives that we sliced n half 2 go with the mushrooms /italian theme.. it would change dietery info but u could also add sliced pepperoni 2 this ! ?

Tomi20

posted:3/5/2013

This was a family hit! I have a husband and 3 grown sons who came to dinner and their were no leftovers! Next time I'll have to double this recipe. I used 6 slices of thick bacon, chopped and cooked until crisp to add for a more substantial and flavorfull meal.

scarlettvale

posted:12/21/2012

Like others, I found this recipe to be too dry as is. I add another half jar of sauce, diced tomatoes, and of course more ground beef to balance it all out. I also add some cream cheese and grated parmesan to the hot noodles (the flavored cooking cremes work great, too) and heat everything up with a little minced garlic and crushed red pepper to taste. I always put a final thin layer of the meat mixture on top, and use only mozzarella or provolone. Good dish for a crowd or potluck!

tricia681

posted:9/11/2012

Very tasty but it tends to be a little on the dry side for me and my husband especially for leftovers, so next time I'll just use less pasta. I also don't feel the need for the bacon bits so I leave that out as well.

a cook

posted:3/12/2012

I have made this recipe numerous times and my family loves it! The only thing I change is the amount of pasta sauce. I increase it by 1/2 (12 oz. more). It tended to be too dry and this really made a difference. It is very good and I recommend it for families!

Subbzero24

posted:3/5/2012

Really enjoyed it. Used real bacon that we crisped and broke up but overall it was a great recipe and will make again. Love easy and good dishes!

joekat0294

posted:1/24/2012

This was very good; however, I think next time I will omit the Italian seasoning...it was a bit over-powering and I think with using the Ragu Garden Style pasta sauce there was plenty of seasoning already.

jacktomjacob

posted:1/11/2012

My family loves this. My boys are very picky and they love it!

robinsonjackie

posted:12/29/2011

I made this for dinner and it was wonderful and then the leftovers smelled so good in the fridge that I was having some for a snack later and then for lunch and dinner the next day. The bad thing about this is that I can't stop eatting it!

Angelina8241008

posted:12/29/2011

I made this last night & my family & I absolutely love it. It is definitely one of my top favorites & I look forward to making it again.