Shelly's Recipe

ITALIAN-STYLE MEAT AND POTATOES

Category: Beef

1 lb extra-lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Cooking spray
1 (26 oz) jar Ragu sun-dried tomatoes and sweet basil pasta sauce
1 (22 oz) pkg frozen mashed potatoes
1 (16 oz) jar Ragu Parmesan and mozzarella cheese sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook first 4 ingredients in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.

Stir together beef mixture and pasta sauce. Spoon into a 13x9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Stir together mashed potatoes and cheese sauce. Spread over beef mixture. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese melts. Serves 8