Average Rating: 4.470588TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 envelope sloppy joe mix
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups Daisy 2% cottage cheese
- 1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Instructions
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
- 2. Meanwhile, cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the vegetables, water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sloppy joe mix, parsley and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 7-9 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture.
- 3. Spoon half of the mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with cottage cheese, 3/4 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and the remaining pasta mixture.
- 4. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Colby-Monterey Jack cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/4 cups: 433 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1127mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein.
