Mexican Penne

Easy, one dish meal. Got this off of the back of the pasta box and changed it a bit to fit our tastes. I seem to be on a Mexican kick lately.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 0.5 (1 lb) box penne pasta, cooked as directed
• 2 (16 ounce) jars salsa
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 2  cups  Mexican blend cheese, shredded (or sharp cheddar)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°.
2. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain.
3. Cook noodles.
4. Combine beef, pasta, salsa and beans in a large bowl.
5. Spread half of mixture in a 9x12-inch baking dish and sprinkle with half of the cheese.
6. Repeat layers, cover and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.