Child's Play - Penne Pasta Skillet

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Here's a simple family meal that young cook's can make with little or no supervision. It relies on a commercial spaghetti sauce for flavor, so a bevy of spices is not required for seasoning, and better still, even young hands can have this 5 ingredient, 1 pan wonder on the table in about 30 minutes. That makes this a perfect dish for the summer kitchen and you'll find it's a nice meal to serve after a long day in the sun or on the water. The recipe comes from the Kraft test kitchen, so it is nearly foolproof. While I prefer to use Rao spaghetti sauce and penne pasta when I make this dish, any sauce and small pasta can be substituted. If you are looking for a quick and tasty meal, or a way to keep the kids busy, do give this a try. It's truly child's play. Here is how this simple skillet meal is made.

Penne Pasta Skillet...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Kraft Food

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
2 cups water
3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:
1) Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain off accumulated fat.
2) Add spaghetti sauce and water and mix well. Stir in pasta. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium heat for 16-18 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir. Top with cheese, cover, and cook 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 to 5 servings.

                    

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