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Italian Pasta and Beef Bake
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 4
Warm rolls or garlic toast complement this meal. From Pillsbury.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can italian-style tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350*.
2. Spray 8-inch square glass baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
4. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes; stirring frequently until thoroughly cooked; drain.
5. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms.
6. Heat to boiling. Remove from heat; pour into baking dish.
7. Add cooked pasta; stir gently to mix.
8. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; place sprayed side down on baking dish and seal tightly.
9. Bake 15 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese.
10. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is melted.
By RecipeOfHealth.com