BISON PENNE PASTA CASSEROLE
1 lb. dried penne pasta, cooked and drained
8 oz. lean ground bison
1 sm. chopped onion
2 c. water
2 (6-oz.) cans Italian tomato paste
1/3 c. red wine
1 T. instant beef bouillon
2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook bison and onion in large saucepan, stirring occasionally,
until meat is no longer pink. Add water, tomato paste, wine and bouillon; cook, stirring
occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until flavors are blended. Layer ingredients as follows
in ungreased 9 x 13-inch baking dish: 1/2 pasta, 1/2 sauce and 1/2 cheese. Repeat
layers; cover. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Season with Salt.