Beef Penne Pasta Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 pound penne pasta
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cups water
• 12 ounces Italian tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Beef bouillon
• 1/3 cup red wine or water
• 16 ounce shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350ºF.  Cook and drain ground beef in skillet.  Sauté onions and add to beef.  Add water, tomato paste, wine, and bouillon; stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes until all flavors are blended.  Layer ingredients as follows in ungreased 9X13 casserole dish: ½ pasta, ½ sauce/meat, ½ cheese, repeat layers.  Cover with aluminum foil, tenting top so that cheese won’t stick.  Bake 20-25 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.