National Cheese Lover’s Day! – Cheesy Bison Pasta Bake

Today is National Cheese

Lover’s

Day!

We love cheese. We love bison. We love this Cheesy Bison Pasta Bake!

What is your favourite cheesy bison recipe?

Olive Oil	2-3 Tbs
Rangeland Ground Bison (lean or extra lean)	1lbs
Rigatoni Noodles	2 1/2 Cups
Onion	1 medium
Red Bell Pepper	1 medium
Garlic	2 Cloves
Your favourite Green Olive (whole & pitted)	1/3 cup
Marinara Sauce or tomato pasta sauce	500g jar
Shredded Mozzarella	1 1/2 cups
Chopped Parsley	2 Tbs
Oregano	1 Tsp
Salt & Pepper	To Taste
Parmesan Cheese	1/2 Cup

Preheat oven to 375F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add the oil. Add the ground bison and cook until browned.
Add the garlic, onion, oregano, salt, and pepper to the browned bison and cook until translucent.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add Rigatoni and cook for 12 minutes or until soft.
Add the cooked pasta to the bison mixture, add the pasta sauce, olives, and stir to combine and coat evenly.
Add 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella and combine.
Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
Bake 15-20 minutes
Top with fresh, chopped parsley and serve