290655 -- ziti casserole

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsLean ground chuck
½poundsGround turkey
Vegetable cooking spray
1cupChopped onion
1cupSliced mushrooms
¾cupChopped green pepper
2Cloves garlic, minced
1cupWater
¼cupChopped parsley
teaspoonItalian seasoning
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
2(14 1/2 oz.) cans whole
Tomatoes,
Undrained & chopped
1(6 oz.) can tomato paste
3cupsCooked ziti
1cupFresh grated Parmesan
Cheese

Directions

Cook ground chuck and turkey in a Dutch oven over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain and pat dry with paper towels; set aside. Coat pan with cooking spray; add onion, mushroom, bell pepper and garlic; saute 4 minutes until tender. Return turkey mixture to pan, add water and next 6 ingredients. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add pasta; stir well. Spoon into 13"x9"x2" baking dish, cover with heavy aluminum foil; cut 3 slashes in foil.

Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Uncover; top with cheese. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Makes 8 servings.