This is still my go-to dish when I need to take something to a new mom, a busy mom, etc.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Serves: 6-8 adults
12-16 oz. Penne or Rotini pasta
1 lb. ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 15-oz. can Italian style tomato sauce
1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
1 6-oz can Italian tomato paste
Italian seasoning (optional)
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
Cook meat, garlic and onion in large skillet over medium-high heat, 5 minutes; drain.
Stir in tomato sauce, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste
and ½ cup water; cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
Layer half pasta, half sauce, half cheese in 13 x 9” baking dish; repeat.
OR split into two servings as shown below.
Cover with foil and bake in preheated 350 degree oven, 20-30 minutes.
Remove foil last 5-10 minutes.
If refrigerated first, bake time may take 45 min – 1 hour until center is hot.
If frozen, thaw in refrigerator before baking.

Thank you for delivering some to us! We have a lot left over to eat for lunches or a dinner.
Wow Trish, that looks delicious!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂