Recipe Name Baked Pasta Submitted by bluemooncowgirl Recipe Description Homemade Baked Pasta Dish - healthy alternative to Hamburger Helper! Quantity 1 Quantity Unit pan Prep Time (minutes) 25 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 45

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 pound ground beef 1 tablespoon garlic minced 1/2 onion 1 Large onion, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cans Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned (8 oz) 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 1 tablespoon Oregano (to taste) 1 teaspoon Basil (to taste) 16 ounces whole wheat elbows 1/2 cup, shredded 2% italian cheese blend Steps Sequence Step 1 Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic with olive oil. Drain off fat and return to pan. Add tomatoes, spices, and tomato paste. Cook 10 minutes. Boil pasta until al dente. Add pasta to sauce, and transfer to baking dish. Top with cheese and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.