Cheesy Penne Pasta With Ground Beef Bake Casserole |

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while still melting well

Start by sautéing green peppers and a little onion in butter until they become translucent.

Add garlic and pepper seasoning to the skillet.

Introduce over 2 pounds of ground beef (80/20) to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper.

Add garlic powder and Italian seasoning to the beef mixture and crumble it while cooking.

Cook the beef until browned, about 7-10 minutes, mixing in the seasonings thoroughly.

Boil penne pasta in salted water for 10-12 minutes until al dente, then drain.

Combine the cooked penne pasta with the beef mixture in the skillet.

Add both Kragu and Ragu sauces to the mixture and stir well to combine.

Let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes to meld the flavors together.

Spread the mixture flat in the skillet and top with a little parmesan cheese.

Sprinkle four cheese Mexican blend cheese over the top.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Remove from the oven after 8 minutes and check the cheese; it should be melted and bubbly.

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