Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 -14 12 ounce canned stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 12 cup heavy cream
  • 12 cup grated parmesan cheese, cheese. divided

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400, lightly grease large casserole dish.
  • Cook penne pasta according to the package directions.
  • Slice mushrooms and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add shallots and garlic; sautee for 2 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and beef to the saucepan, cook until beef in browned.
  • Stir in tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, basil & cream; simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add cooked pasta to saucepan, stir in 1/4 cup parmesan; mix well.
  • Spoon pasta mixture into prepared casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle remaining parmesan over top.
  • Cover; bake for about 15 minutes.
  • Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer.