Beef and Mozzarella Bake

By BlueSchmoo

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 ⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1⁄4 cups Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce
• 1 can (10 3⁄4 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom
• Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)
• 3 cups medium shell-shaped pasta, cooked and drained

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook the beef, basil, black pepper and garlic powder in a 10-inch
skillet over medium-high heat until well browned, stirring frequently
to break up meat. Pour off any fat.
2. Stir the sauce, soup, water and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese into
the skillet. Stir in the pasta to coat with the sauce mixture. Spoon into
a 118-inch (2-quart) shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining
cheese.
3. Bake at 400°F. for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbling.