Baked Penne

Prep

0-15 mins

Total

35 MIN

Servings

6 Servings

Get the beefy, cheesy dish you want when you follow this baked penne recipe! Put together this ooey-gooey baked penne pasta in just 15 minutes!


Ingredients

  • 1

    tub

    (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread

  • 2

    tbsp

    milk

  • 1

    tsp

    garlic powder

  • 1

    tsp

    dried Italian seasoning

  • 1/2

    lb

    extra-lean ground beef

  • 1/2

    cup

    chopped onions and green peppers

  • 1

    jar

    (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

  • 1

    cup

    Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

  • 3

    cups

    cooked penne pasta


Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 350°F.

  2. Step 2

    Combine first 4 ingredients in medium bowl; set aside. Brown meat with vegetables in large nonstick skillet. Stir in pasta sauce, cream cheese mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.

  3. Step 3

    Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; top with remaining mozzarella. Cover.

  4. Step 4

    Bake 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.