Shelly's Recipe

BAKED BEEF AND MACARONI CASSEROLE

Category: Casseroles - Beef

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 green bell pepper, chopped, about 1/2 cup
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder, dried leaf oregano anch dried leaf basil, crumbled
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
8 oz ziti or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Saute ground beef, onion, and green bell pepper in a large skillet until onion is tender and beef is lightly browned. Drain off excess fat; add tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Stir well; stir in ziti or elbow macaroni and 1 cup of the cheese; transfer to a 2 1/2-quart casserole. Top with the remaining cup of cheese. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serves 6.