When I menu plan for the week. It can't always be about my personal tastes.
I have to keep the kids in mind and make, meals that I know they will love and not
complain about. I have a couple picky eaters in my house. SIGH. This recipe is pretty
simple and on a busy week day, we need quick and easy. Serve with a side salad -
and some crusty bread..your meal will be complete. Enjoy.
Cheeseburger Pasta Bake
1 1/2 ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup scallions
1 ( 16 ounce ) box mini bow ties
2 8 ounce cans tomato sauce
2 ounces sour cream
1 cup cream cheese or ricotta
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
salt, pepper and garlic powder
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Add salt to the boiling water and add the pasta. Cook about 8 minutes or until
it is al dente. Drain well, set aside.
2) Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onions, scallions, garlic
and green pepper. Cook until browned and veggies are tender. Drain fat. Add
tomato sauce, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
3) Add the meat mixture to the pasta, stir. Add all the cheese and mix well.
Place everything in a 9 by 13 pan. You can add extra cheese at this point.
Bake about 20 minutes. Top with parsley. Serve with salad and bread.