This is a nice, spiced up pasta dish that takes about 20 minutes to put together and serves 4. Add a salad for a complete dinner.
Hot & Sweet Penne Pasta
- 12 oz penne pasta
- ½ lb lean ground beef
- ¼ lb spicy Italian sausage
- ¼ lb sweet Italian sausage
- ½ onion, chopped
- 2-14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz diced carrots
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 2 tsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp crushed garlic
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- garnish: red pepper flakes & parmesan
2 saucepans
In the large saucepan cook penne according to pkg. directions. If your sausage came with casing, remove. In second saucepan brown beef & sausage, add onion, green pepper and carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent. Drain excess grease add tomatoes and spices. Mix well and let simmer 10-15 minutes. When penne is done, drain very, very well (dab with a paper towel to really dry). Toss penne, meat mixture and cheese in large serving bowl. Add garnish & serve.