Greek-Style Beef and Pasta

Serve this with a salad topped with vinaigrette dressing.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 8  ounces penne pasta, uncooked
• 2  slices bacon, chopped
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  pitted kalamata olive
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup  crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; cover to keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring frequently.
3. Add beef. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked, drain.
4. Stir in olives, tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano and salt.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.
6. Serve over cooked pasta, sprinkle cheese over top.