Categories: Pasta- Pasta Sauce- Pizza

Ingredients

• 12 oz. penne pasta
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 small chopped onion
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook penne pasta

2. according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion and carrots

3. for 8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are softened; drain. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste and water; mix well.

4. Coat a 9 × 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Drain pasta and combine with meat/tomato mixture and 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve with green peas and soft bread sticks.

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