Italian Pasta and Beef Bake

By charlotteh371

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 6 6
• oz. (1 1/2 cups) uncooked mostaccioli or penne (tube-shaped pasta)
• 1/2 1/2
• lb. lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 1
• (15-oz.) can Italian-style tomato sauce
• 1 1
• (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
• 1 1
• (4.5-oz.) jar Green Giant® Sliced Mushrooms, drained
• 2 2
• oz. (1/2 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook mostaccioli as directed on package. Drain.
2 Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; pour into sprayed baking dish.
3 Add cooked mostaccioli; stir gently to mix. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; place sprayed side down on baking dish and seal tightly.
4 Bake at 350°F. for 15 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is melted.