Baked Rotini

By sandy_h

From Southern Living September 2001

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
• 1 (4.5-oz) jar sliced mushrooms, undrained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 8 ounces rotini, cooked
• 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain and return to skillet.

Stir in tomatoes and next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Stir in rotini and cheese. Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.