Italian Tomato Pasta Bake

Use fresh basil for fuller flavor in this Italian casserole that has beef, tomatoes, and other vegetables.

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Ingredients:

• 3 cups penne pasta  
• 1 lb. ground round  
• 2 cans (14.5 oz.) Diced Tomatoes  
• 1 can (15 0z.) Tomato Sauce  
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped  
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped  
• 1 tsp. basil  
• 1/2 tsp. salt  
• 2 cups (4 0z.) Italian blend cheese

Method

Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a 13x9x2" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain well; cover and keep warm. In prepared baking dish, brown ground round in microwave oven; drain well. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green bell peppers, mushrooms, basil and salt; mix well. Return to microwave and cook on high for 4 minutes. Remove from microwave and add pasta; mix well. Cover and bake in oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes:

Number of servings: 8

Submitted By: quianarose
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