Penne and Meat Sauce

A recipe from Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition

This hearty and delicious penne with meat sauce is perfect for kids, combining seasoned ground beef, a rich tomato sauce, and al dente pasta.

School lunch tray with peaches, corn on the cobb, grapes, green beans, Beef Ragout with Penne pasta and a roll.

Ingredients:

Steps:

  1. Prepare the Seasoned Ground Beef according to the recipe.
  2. Hold at 135°F or above.

  3. Prepare the Bold Marinara Sauce according to the recipe.
  4. Hold at 135°F or above.

  5. Prepare the Penne Pasta according to the recipe.
  6. Hold at 135°F or above.

  7. Combine the Bold Marinara Sauce and the Seasoned Ground Beef. Stir until well combined.
  8. Hold at 135°F or above.

  9. Portion ½ cup of penne with a #8 scoop or a 4 ounce spoodle. Portion 2/3 cup sauce with #6 scoop and serve over penne.
  10. An optional method of service is to combine the sauce and penne and portion one cup with an 8 ounce ladle or 8 ounce spoodle.

  11. Serve pasta with 1 breadstick.
  12. A whole grain 1 oz. eq. roll can be substituted for the breadstick. If changes are made in ingredients, check crediting information and re-calculate the nutrition analysis.

Recipe Details

HACCP Category:

Process #2 (Same Day)

Portions:

100

Nutrition Information:

Nutrient Amount Unit
Calories: 526 cal
Saturated Fat: 7.0 g
Total Fat: 23.8 g
Sodium: 566 mg