Mostaccioli

Easy and fresh tasting.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 lb  ground sirloin
• 15  ounces diced tomatoes
• 6  ounces tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄2 lb  mostaccioli noodles
• 1⁄4 lb reduced-fat American cheese

Directions

1. Saute the onion, ground sirloin, and garlic til meat is brown and onion tender.
2. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
3. Cook noodles.
4. Cut cheese into small slices.
5. In a casserole dish, layer noodles, meat, and cheese.
6. Bake at 350 degrees 20-30 minutes or til warmed through.