Categories: Casserole, Ground Beef, Italian, Main Dish

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium heat, until beef is no longer pink; drain and return to skillet.

2. Stir in crushed tomatoes and next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.

4. Stir in rotini and cheese.

5. Spoon into a lightly greased 13×9 inch baking dish.

6. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

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