Baked Rotini

This is a family favorite. Use any shape pasta noodle you prefer. Wonderful.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

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 1/2ounce) 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 13x9 inch baking dish.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.