Baked Penne With Meat Sauce

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Can you say comfort food! :) adapted from bhg biggest book of italian recipes

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375f cook pasta according to package directions.

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Drain well.

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Meanwhile , in a food processor or blender , combine undrained tomatoes , tomato paste , wine or tomato juice , dried oregano , pepper and crushed red pepper.

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Cover and blend or process until smooth.

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Set aside.

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In a large skillet , cook ground beef and onion until meat is brown.

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Drain off fat.

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Stir tomato mixture into meat mixture in skillet.

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Bring to boiling.

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Reduce heat.

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Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

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Stir in cooked pasta , and olives.

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Divide the pasta mixture among six 10 to 12 ounce individual casseroles.

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Bake , covered , for 15 minutes.

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Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

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Bake , uncovered , about 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

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Ingredients

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dry penne pasta, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dry red wine, dried oregano, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, lean ground beef, onion, pitted ripe olives, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese