Greek-Style Beef and Pasta

By mnhenselen

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 oz)
• 2 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring frequently. Add ground beef. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.

Stir in olives, tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Serve over cooked pasta; sprinkle cheese over top.