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Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Makes: 8 servings

This hearty comfort dish is super quick and easy for any weeknight meal.

Ingredients:

1 box (16 oz.) mostaccioli or ziti pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, sliced
3 cups tomato sauce
1 cup cream or milk
1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs

Prep:

  1. PREHEAT the oven to 350o F. PLACE Reynolds® 13 ¼ x 9 5/8 -inch Reynolds Bakeware lasagna pan on a baking sheet and set aside.
  2. COOK pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Remove, drain and rinse in cold water. Drain again and place in large mixing bowl.
  3. HEAT olive oil on medium high in large pot. Add ground beef, onions and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is no longer pink.
  4. ADD the pasta, tomato sauce, cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, and dried herbs to meat mixture; stir until mixed well.
  5. POUR pasta mixture into Bakeware. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top.

Cook:

  1. BAKE in oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until bubbling and crusty on top.
  2. REMOVE from oven and serve immediately.

Reynolds Kitchen Tip: Even the messiest of meals slice and come out clean when you use disposable bakeware. Plus, pans dress up on-the-go dishes.

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Jon Ashton

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