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Baked Campanelle with Meat Sauce

This baked pasta is like having lasagna without all the steps~
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 16 oz. package of Campanelle Pasta or pasta of choice
  • 2 24 oz. jars of tomato based sauce
  • 1 15 oz. container of ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups Italian shredded cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1/2 tsp basil

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package and then drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, Saute meat and onions over medium heat until no longer pink.
  • Add sauce to meat mixture and add basil, stir, and let cook for few minutes.
  • In a separate bowl mix ricotta cheese and 1 egg and beat until combined.
  • Add drained pasta to the meat sauce and stir until well combined.
  • In a 9x13 pan, pour 1/3 of the pasta into pan.
  • Spoon 1/2 the ricotta on to first layer and spread around.
  • Add shredded cheese.
  • Repeat layers and finish with the rest of the pasta and one more layer of shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 350 until cheese is melted and is hot throughout.
Keyword baked pasta, lazy lasagna, pasta with meat sauce