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Penne with Tomato and Smoked Cheese

Penne with Tomato and Smoked Cheese

Here's a smokin' speedy casserole with just four ingredients! Use the do-ahead tip to make it even faster.

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( 57 Ratings)

57 Ratings

5 Stars 67%

4 Stars 19%

3 Stars 11%

2 Stars 2%

1 Stars 2%

Member Reviews ( 24 )
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  • PREP TIME 15 Min
  • TOTAL TIME 55 Min
  • SERVINGS 6

 

3
cups uncooked penne pasta (9 oz)
1
can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, undrained
2
cups Alfredo pasta sauce
1
cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
  • 1 Heat oven to 350ºF. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • 2 Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat tomatoes to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cook uncovered 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated.
  • 3 In 2-quart saucepan, heat Alfredo sauce over medium-low heat until warm. Stir in cheese until melted. Mix sauce, pasta and tomatoes. Pour into casserole.
  • 4 Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until hot in center.

Expert Tips

Sprinkle crumbled cooked bacon over the top of the baked casserole for an even smokier flavor.

When you need a meal that's quick and easy, assemble this dish the night before and refrigerate overnight. Bake as directed.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 580
    • (Calories from Fat 270),
  • Total Fat 30g
    • (Saturated Fat 18g,),
  • Cholesterol 90mg;
  • Sodium 540mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 59g
    • (Dietary Fiber 3g,
  • Protein 21g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 4 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat;
    • 3 Fat;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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    Posted 5/18/2012 6:51:55 AM REPORT ABUSE LLRRJJCC said:
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    I made this recipe with hot sausage and it was fantastic! I cook for 2 boys so they have to have to have some kind of meat in it. Also, make sure to use more sauce than the recipe calls for or it might get a little dry.
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    Posted 4/7/2012 1:15:03 AM REPORT ABUSE Mamaboo88 said:
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    one word- disgusting
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    Posted 1/10/2012 12:33:55 PM REPORT ABUSE Elan175 said:
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    We love this dish with more tomatos, some Jennie-O-Turkey Hot Italian Sausage (sliced'n'broiled a few minutes) and also mushrooms!
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
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