Prep Method: Baking, Cook
Ingredients
- BAF Plant Protein Crumbles – Beef-1½ pouches
- Pasta, penne, whole-grain rich-2½ pounds
- Tomatoes, diced, canned, low sodium -1 #10 can
- Marinara sauce, low sodium (9 cups)- ¾ #10 can
- Italian seasoning, salt-free-6 tablespoons
- Mozzarella cheese, part skim, shredded-1¼ pounds
- Parmesan cheese, grated-4 ounces
Instructions
- Measure 1 ½ quarts of hot water (minimum 150°F) into a container to rehydrate Beef Crumbles. Stir in 1 ½ pouches of Beef Crumbles. Mix until well-combined.
- Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to manufacturer instructions. Cook al dente. Do not overcook.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- In a 12 x 20 x 4 steamtable pan (4” full-size), add tomatoes, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, half of the mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, penne pasta, and Beef Crumbles.
- Stir gently to mix well.
- Cover and bake at 350 °F for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle on remaining cheese. Cover and place in warmer until cheese melts.
CCP: Heat to 135 °F for at least 15 seconds.
- Hold hot for service.
CCP: Hold warm, above 135 °F for service.