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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
3/4 lb extra lean beef, ground |
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced (6oz.) |
3/4 cup green pepper, chopped |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1 teaspoon oregano |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
3 1/2 cups whole tomatoes, chopped and drained with 1/ 2 cup juice reserved (28-oz. can) |
1 3/4 cups tomato sauce (15-oz. can) |
1 envelope dry onion soup mix (1 oz.) |
1 teaspoon sugar (optional) |
6 cups ziti pasta, uncooked (16 oz.) |
to taste parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, stir together meat, mushrooms, green pepper, basil, oregano and garlic powder. Cook, covered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. Stir in tomatoes with reserved juice, tomato sauce, onion soup mix and sugar. 3. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, or until meat is thoroughly cooked. 4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. 5. Toss hot pasta and one-half sauce; spoon remaining sauce on top. 6. Sprinkle with cheese. Makes 12 servings (1 cup each) |
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