Jennifer's Pasta Alfredo Bake

I had a lot of alfredo sauce that I bought the other week and wanted to find a new way to use it. My sister-in-law Jennifer shared this with me. Its a take on a ziti bake. Five ingredients and super easy. Not to mention, delicious! I have to credit Shelley with the cooking for this one though! She made this while I stood around and kept her company :) Thanks Shelley! I'll let the recipe speak for itself.



1 box penne noodles (we used Smart Taste)
1 jar alfredo sauce
1 lb. ground beef
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded cheese (we used Italian Blend)

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium high heat. Drain off excess fat. Pour jar of spaghetti sauce over meat and heat through.

Drain pasta and return to pan. Pour in alfredo sauce and mix well. If it is too thick, you can thin it out with a splash of milk.

Spray a 9 X 13 inch baking dish. Spread a think layer of the meat sauce in the bottom. Top with the noodles and meat sauce in this order: noodles, meat, noodles, meat. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 20 minutes until bubbly. Serve with garlic bread and salad.



Enjoy!


(adapted from Jennifer Ammons)