Baked Penne Bolognese
Ingredients:
- 2lbs. penne pasta, cooked
- 16oz ricotta cheese
- 1oz fresh basil
- 2oz Genoa salami, diced
- 1oz olive oil
- 2lbs. ground beef
- 1lb. Italian sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup red wine
- 32oz tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp Colden's Freakin' Greek Rub
- 16oz mozzarella cheese
- 2oz parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions:
- Pre-heat Matador to medium heat.
- Add the olive oil and salami and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly crisp.
- Add the ground beef and sausage, cook until done, and add excess grease if needed.
- Add the onion, garlic, and Freakin' Greek Rub, then cook for 4-5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Add the red wine and simmer until the wine is almost evaporated, then add the tomato sauce and reduce heat too low.
- Allow to simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce is thick.
- In large bowl, combine the noodles, ricotta, and basil, then mix well.
- Assemble pasta and bake in the following order and cook at 350℉ for 30 minutes until golden brown:
- 1/2 inch layer meat sauce
- 1/2 of the noodle mixture
- 1 cup mozzarella and 1oz parmesan cheese
- 1/2 inch layer of meat sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella and 1oz parmesan cheese