Carnation Recipe: Stovetop Beef & Penne Casserole - Very Best Baking

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Clinton F., Fort Myers, FL on 12/08

Stovetop Beef & Penne Casserole

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Level: Easy

Double-Duty Freezer-Friendly
Feed your family twice-but only cook once! Each recipe is already doubled. Just serve your family half and freeze the rest.

Lean ground beef and pasta, plus the surprising addition of pumpkin and evaporated milk, make this hearty dish both nutritious and delicious.

Prep: 10 min

Cooking: 15 min

Yields: 12 servings (two 6-serving meals)

Ingredients

2 cups (8 oz.) dry penne pasta (or small pasta of your choice)
2 lb. lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (12 fl. oz. each) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups frozen peas, thawed

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Directions

COOK pasta in large saucepan for 1 to 2 minutes less than package directions (pasta should be slightly firm in texture); drain.

COOK beef and onion in large saucepan over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink; drain. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in evaporated milk, pumpkin, tomato sauce, sugar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to simmer. Add pasta and peas; stir until heated.

TIPS:
• Freeze half the casserole for another meal. Thaw in refrigerator and reheat in microwave or on stovetop.
• Using pumpkin and evaporated milk not only adds depth of flavor, but also sneaks in extra nutrition to the casserole.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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Recipe Reviews

Clinton F. , Fort Myers, FL
December 2008

Good Either Way

I didn't read all of the 83 reviews for this recipe. So I tried it with ground turkey one meal and ground beef the next time I made it. It was very good either way. And used whole wheat pasta also..

Adrienne S. , Valparaiso, IN
September 2008

Penne Casserole

Excellent, easy and plenty to eat for all! It seemed to take a little longer than expected but worth the wait. Also good reheated..

Eunice Z. , Brooklyn, NY
July 2008

Penne Casserole

Everybody in my family enjoyed this recipe. I added some spices to it to make it my own. It was really easy to make..

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NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving 12 servings (two 6-serving meals)
Serving Size 1/12 of recipe
Calories 280
Calories from Fat. 70
% Daily Value
Total Fat 8g	12%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	23%
Cholesterol 60mg	20%
Sodium 730mg	30%
Carbohydrates 31g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Sugars 13g
Protein 24g
Vitamin A	100%
Vitamin C	15%
Calcium	15%
Iron	15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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