No Brainer Pasta

This is a recipe I made up.  My nephew named it.  He was a bachelor at the time.  LOL

1 - 27.5 ounce can or jar of pasta sauce

1 b dry pasta 

2 cups grated cheese of choice 

Water 

Leftover cooked meat in small dice if desired or cooked hamburger 

1. Place DRY uncooked pasta in a greased 9X 13 pan. 
2. Mix a can or jar of pasta sauce with equal amount of water. I just use the same can or jar  getting all the sauce out.  
3. Pour over pasta and stir.  
4. Cover, and bake at 425 for 45 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
5. Uncover, lower the hear to 375 and stir in leftover meat (optional) and top with cheese.  
6. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.  

Serves 6 for a cost of 2.68 or .45 a serving. 

Add a garden salad

You can pair the cheese with the type of pasta.  About any pasta will work except whole wheat or large shapes that usually take longer to cook.  

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Penne and mozzarella with diced chicken and pasta sauce with veggies -Italian 

The possibilities are endless