Ziti Pizzaiola

Name: Ziti Pizzaiola
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

12 ingredients

6 steps

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)