Baked Rigatoni with Beef

Ingredients : 6

Servings : 8

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat rigatoni pasta (about 7 oz)
• 1 lb ground beef sirloin
• 1 jar (26 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Small fresh basil leaves, if desired

Directions:

1.  Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
2.  Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
3. In baking dish, stir together cooked pasta, beef, pasta sauce and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Smartpoints: 6

• Calories 270
• Total Fat 8g
• Saturated Fat 1g
• Sodium 440mg
• Total Carbohydrate 27g
• Dietary Fiber 4g
• Protein 22g