Baked Skillet Penne Food

MILLION DOLLAR BAKED PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions just until al dente - don't overcook! Strain and rinse with cold water.
• In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef, sausage and onion over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 more seconds. Drain grease. Add all remaining Sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile preheat oven to 350 degrees F. When oven reaches full temperate, mix cooked pasta with Sauce. (We wait to mix so the pasta doesn't continue to cook in the sauce.)
• In a 9x13 pan, layer evenly: 1/2 the pasta, 1/2 mozzarella, all provolone, all sour cream, remaining pasta, remaining mozzarella and top with Parmesan.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Broil until cheese is golden. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

SKILLET BAKED CHEESY BACON PENNE

Steps:

• Using kitchen shears, cut the bacon into small pieces (I just add it to the skillet as I go). Fry bacon on medium-high heat, stirring every so often, until it's crispy (10-15 minutes). You may need to turn the heat down to medium when it gets closer to being done so it doesn't splatter as much.
• Meanwhile, dice the onion.
• Once the bacon is cooked, remove it to a plate and set aside. Remove most of the bacon fat from the pan and leave about a tablespoon in there. Add the onion and cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about five minutes.
• Meanwhile, grate your parmesan and mozzarella (if you didn't buy pre-grated ones).
• Pre-heat oven to 400F and move the rack close to the top of the oven.
• Add the garlic to the pan and cook it for about 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, water, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Give it a good stir and ensure that the yummy brown bits are scraped from the bottom of the pan. Note: if you're worried there's too much liquid, you can add the water gradually as the sauce reduces. My pan is pretty deep (two inches).
• Add the penne to the pan and increase heat to high. Once it starts to boil, decrease the heat to medium-high and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• The pasta will be partially cooked at this point, and the sauce should have reduced considerably. If it's still very saucy, you can continue to cook it for another 2-3 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and stir in half the bacon, the parmesan cheese, and the sour cream. Add an even layer of the mozzarella and then sprinkle the remaining bacon pieces on top.
• Pop it in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. If desired, you can then broil it for another few minutes to get that delicious golden brown cheese you see in my photos. Make sure to watch it closely as it would be sad to burn it at this point.
• Remove from oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes prior to serving. Enjoy!

VEGETARIAN PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, summer squash, zucchini, mushrooms and garlic in butter until tender. , In a small bowl, whisk the flour, seasonings and cream until smooth; add to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Drain pasta and add to vegetable mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

SKILLET PENNE AND SAUSAGE SUPPER

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. (Be sure to use at least a 12-inch size skillet to hold all ingredients.) Add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Sprinkle the sun-dried tomatoes and penne evenly over the sausage. Pour the broth and milk over the pasta. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the spinach a handful at a time and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. (It may seem like a lot of spinach, but it will wilt considerably.) Stir in the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Note: You can use Italian pork sausage, but you may have to spoon some of the fat off before adding the pasta.

PRETTY PENNE HAM SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add ham, red pepper and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until ham is browned and vegetables are tender. Add garlic and herbs; cook 1-2 minutes longer., Stir in broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

PORK 'N' PENNE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, cook the pork, mushrooms, onion, red pepper and oregano in oil and butter over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until pork is browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add the milk, tomato sauce and pasta. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender.

PENNE PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Brown meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Return meat to skillet.
• Add pasta sauce and water; mix well. Stir in pasta.
• Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 16 to 18 min. or until pasta is tender; stir.
• Top with cheese; cover. Cook 1 min. or until cheese is melted.

BAKED PENNE PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray bottom of 12-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray.
• In stockpot or Dutch oven, cook pasta to al dente as directed on package.
• In large bowl, stir together both sauces and 1 cup of the cheese. Add cooked pasta; stir gently to combine. Pour into skillet.
• Bake 25 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cup of cheese over top; bake 5 to 7 minutes longer or until cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.

BAKED PENNE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Brown meat with vegetables in large nonstick skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup cooking creme and 1/2 cup mozzarella: cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.

BAKED SKILLET PENNE

Steps:

• In oven proof skilled cook garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes for 5 minutes or until garlic is browned.
• Pour in crushed tomatoes, sugar, water, penne, and salt.
• Cook on medium heat for 15-18 minutes. If penne gets too dry add a little water.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Once penne is cooked, stir in cream, parmesan, basil, and pepper.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake in oven for 10-15 minutes until top is crispy.
• Serve with a nice salad and some garlic bread on the side.