Baked Pasta

This recipe came from trying to find an easy, simple, recipe that would be easy to take to new moms, dinner at friends houses, or even a surprise dinner for someone.  I love how this recipe can stay good in the fridge for a few days before you have to bake it to eat.

It can easily be adapted and I took the recipe from a lot of different sources to create this easy one.  Feel free to add more to it, I know I will in the future, but since I was taking this to my in-laws house, I wanted to keep it simple, since they had been eating out for about two weeks.

This makes great leftovers and is so easy that you can easily double it and freeze one before baking.  Then thaw in the fridge overnight and cook for additional time making sure it is heated through all the way!

Baked Pasta

1 box of any pasta
1lb hamburger (or turkey)
1 onion--chopped
1 jar of spaghetti sauce (or use your own)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese
**Any additional toppings**  We will try this with peppers, mushrooms, etc. next time

Directions:
1.  Brown the beef with the chopped onion. (drain if necessary)
2.  Once done, add in the rest of your veggies and cook down to the consistency of your liking.
3.  Add in your sauce and heat through.
4.  Add Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
5.  Place in a 9x13 dish and cover with remaining mozzarella cheese.
6.  Cover with foil and cook in a 350 oven for 15 minutes.
7.  Uncover and cook for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly!