Penne Casserole

Ingredients

• ¹⁄₂ lb (225 g) pkg penne
• ¹⁄₂ lb (225 g) lean ground beef, turkey or chicken
• 2 cups Marinara Sauce
• 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) crushed tomatoes
• 3 tbsp Marinara Sauce Mix
• 1 tbsp Herb & Garlic Dip Mix
• 1 egg
• 1 cup low-fat ricotta or cottage cheese
• 1 cup shredded partly-skimmed mozzarella cheese, divided

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
2. Cook penne according to package directions.
3. Brown beef in Multipurpose Pot. Drain fat and add Marinara Sauce and Herb & Garlic Dip Mix.
4. Beat egg in a large mixing bowl; add ricotta cheese and half mozzarella.
5. Spread 1 1⁄2 cups meat sauce on bottom of a 9” x 13” baking dish. Top with half penne, half ricotta mixture, and half of remaining mozzarella.
6. Top with remaining penne, ricotta mixture and sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella.
7. Bake, uncovered, for 30–35 minutes or until bubbling.