This baked penne is so easy! Everything, including the pasta, cooks in one 9×13″ pan for the easiest baked pasta. There’s no precooking required (thanks to frozen meatballs) and minimal prep time. Combine everything in the pan, pop it in the oven, and not long after, you have the best comfort food dinner that’s cozy, hearty, and satisfying.
We’re taking the fuss out of baked pasta and making this ridiculously easy, very delicious baked penne.
The low fuss part has to do with the easy prep. No pre-cooking, no multiple pots and pans! Just one baking dish and ingredients that barely need any prep. For this pasta bake, they all cook together in the pan (including the pasta!).
The very delicious part has to do with the savory tomato sauce with the equally savory meatballs and just enough cheese on top to finish it off. It’s the best kind of comfort food made so, so easy.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onions (use frozen to make it easy!)
2 (15-oz) cans tomato sauce
1 cup low-sodium beef broth (see note)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning