ONE-DISH MEAL

By sharon_rm2010

Another all-in-one meal! A colorful beef, vegetable and pasta casserole with a rich, tasty gravy. Serve with a salad

Ingredients

• 8 oz. penne pasta
• 12 cups boiling water
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cans of condensed onion soup
• 10 oz water
• 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
• 10 oz. can of sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1/2 cup french-fried onions

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta in boiling wataer and salt in a large uncovered pot for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm. Drain. Turn into ungreased 2 quart casserole.

Scramble-fry ground beef in frying pan on medium for about 5 minutes until no longer pink. Drain.

Sprinkle flour over beef. Mix well. Stir in soup and water until boiling and slightly thickened.

Add peas and carrots and mushrooms. Stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Spoon over pasta. Bake in 350 oven for 30-35 minutes until heated through.