Ziti Pizzaiola

Submitted by Gregg

• Ingredients: 12

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb extra lean beef, ground
• 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced (6oz.)
• 3⁄4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 1⁄2 cups whole tomatoes, chopped and drained with 1/ 2 cup juice reserved (28-oz. can)
• 1 3⁄4 cups tomato sauce (15-oz. can)
• 1 envelope dry onion soup mix (1 oz.)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 6 cups ziti pasta, uncooked (16 oz.)
• to taste parmesan cheese, Grated

directions

1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, stir together meat, mushrooms, green pepper, basil, oregano and garlic powder. Cook, covered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in tomatoes with reserved juice, tomato sauce, onion soup mix and sugar.
3. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, or until meat is thoroughly cooked.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
5. Toss hot pasta and one-half sauce; spoon remaining sauce on top.
6. Sprinkle with cheese. Makes 12 servings (1 cup each)