Mama Mia Pasta Bake
Family Child Care
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- onions 2-1/2 tbsp
- garlic 1 tsp
- frozen cooked beef crumbles 9 oz
- canned diced tomatoes no salt added 1/3 cup
- tomato sauce low sodium 2-2/3 cups
- tomato paste no salt added 1/2 cup
- garlic 1 tsp
- pepper 1/2 tsp
- cayenne or crushed red pepper 1/2 tsp
- oregano 1 tsp
- thyme 1 tsp
- kosher salt 1/4 tsp
- onion powder 1 tsp
- multi-grain penne pasta 8 oz
- water 5 cups
- shredded mozzarella cheese low fat 1/2 cup
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mince onion and garlic together in a food processor or cut by hand into small pieces. Heat oil and sauté onion and garlic for about 2 minutes.
- Add meat, diced tomatoes (with liquid),tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, and seasonings. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Cook pasta according to the instructions on the box.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together sauce and pasta then place in baking dish and top with cheese. Place baking dish in 350° F oven for 5 minutes uncovered to melt cheese and until internal temperature has reached 165° F.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Child Care Centers - 25 servings
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- 011282 ONIONS,RAW 1 cup
- 799939 GARLIC,RAW 2 Tbsp
- 051506 Beef, Crumbles w/SPP, Cooked, Frozen 3 lbs + 8 ozs
- 051504 Tomatoes, Diced, No Salt Added, Canned 1 7/8 cups
- 051502 Tomato Sauce, Low-sodium, Canned 16 2/3 cups
- 051500 Tomato Paste, No Salt Added, Canned 2 2/3 cups
- 799903 GARLIC,GRANULATED 2 Tbsp
- 002030 PEPPER,BLACK 1 Tbsp (ground)
- 002031 PEPPER,RED OR CAYENNE 1 Tbsp
- 901071 OREGANO LEAVES,DRIED 2 Tbsp
- 901561 THYME LEAF,DRIED 2 Tbsp
- 799986 SALT, KOSHER 1/2 Tbsp
- 002026 ONION POWDER 2 Tbsp
- 799984 PASTA, PENNE, MULTI-GRAIN, DRY 3 lbs + 4 ozs
- 014429 BEVERAGES,H2O,TAP,MUNICIPAL 32 cups
- 051558 Cheese, Mozzarella, Lite, Shredded 2 3/4 cups
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mince onion and garlic together in a food processor or cut by hand into small pieces. Heat oil and sauté onion and garlic for about 2 minutes.
- Add meat and remaining ingredients; be sure to include the liquid in the diced tomatoes. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 45 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Cook pasta according to the instructions on the box.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together sauce and pasta then place in baking dish and top with cheese. Place baking dish in 350° F oven for 5 minutes uncovered to melt cheese and until internal temperature has reached 165° F. Hold hot for service.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Schools - 50 servings
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- 011282 ONIONS,RAW 2 cups
- 799939 GARLIC,RAW 1/4 cup
- 051506 Beef, Crumbles w/SPP, Cooked, Frozen 9 lbs
- 051504 Tomatoes, Diced, No Salt Added, Canned 2 lbs
- 051502 Tomato Sauce, Low-sodium, Canned 18 lbs
- 051500 Tomato Paste, No Salt Added, Canned 3 lbs
- 799903 GARLIC,GRANULATED 1/4 cup
- 002030 PEPPER,BLACK 2 Tbsp (ground)
- 002031 PEPPER,RED OR CAYENNE 2 Tbsp
- 901071 OREGANO LEAVES,DRIED 1/4 cup
- 901561 THYME LEAF,DRIED 1/4 cup
- 799986 SALT, KOSHER 1 Tbsp
- 002026 ONION POWDER 1/4 cup
- 799984 PASTA, PENNE, MULTI-GRAIN, DRY 6 lbs + 8 ozs
- 014429 BEVERAGES,H2O,TAP,MUNICIPAL 4 gals
- 051558 Cheese, Mozzarella, Lite, Shredded 1 lb + 6 ozs
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mince onion and fresh garlic together in food processor. Heat oil and sauté onion and garlic for about 2 minutes.
- Add meat and remaining ingredients; be sure to include the liquid in the diced tomatoes. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 45 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Cook pasta in water for 7-10 minutes or until pasta is tender but not mushy.
- In a 4 inch hotel pan, mix together sauce and pasta then top with cheese. Place pan in 350° F oven for 5 minutes uncovered to melt cheese and until internal temperature has reached 165° F. Hold hot for service.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Schools - 100 servings
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- 011282 ONIONS,RAW 1 QT
- 799939 GARLIC,RAW 1/2 cup
- 051506 Beef, Crumbles w/SPP, Cooked, Frozen 18 lbs
- 051504 Tomatoes, Diced, No Salt Added, Canned 4 lbs
- 051502 Tomato Sauce, Low-sodium, Canned 36 lbs
- 051500 Tomato Paste, No Salt Added, Canned 6 lbs
- 799903 GARLIC,GRANULATED 1/2 cup
- 002030 PEPPER,BLACK 1/4 cup (ground)
- 002031 PEPPER,RED OR CAYENNE 1/4 cup
- 901071 OREGANO LEAVES,DRIED 1/2 cup
- 901561 THYME LEAF,DRIED 1/2 cup
- 799986 SALT, KOSHER 2 Tbsp
- 002026 ONION POWDER 1/2 cup
- 799984 PASTA, PENNE, MULTI-GRAIN, DRY 13 lbs
- 014429 BEVERAGES,H2O,TAP,MUNICIPAL 8 gals
- 051558 Cheese, Mozzarella, Lite, Shredded 2 lbs + 12 ozs
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mince onion and fresh garlic together in food processor. Heat oil and sauté onion and garlic for about 2 minutes.
- Add meat and remaining ingredients; be sure to include the liquid in the diced tomatoes. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 45 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Cook pasta in water for 7-10 minutes or until pasta is tender but not mushy.
- In a 4 inch hotel pan, mix together sauce and pasta then top with cheese. Place pan in 350° F oven for 5 minutes uncovered to melt cheese and until internal temperature has reached 165° F. Hold hot for service.