Italian Pasta Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (12 oz.) pkg. Wacky Mac Veggie Spirals
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
• 2 garlic gloves, minced
• 1 ½ t. salt
• 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (26 oz.) jar tomato sauce
• 1 ½ t. sugar
• ½ t. pepper
• 2 T. chopped fresh basil
• 1 T. chopped fresh oregano
• 1 (8 oz.) packed shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Boil pasta, drain and set aside.
3. Cook beef and next 4 ingredients and ½ t. salt in a Dutch over med/high heat. Cook until meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in tomatoes, next 5 ingredients and remaining 1 t. salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
5. Combine tomato mixture and pasta, spoon into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
6. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
7. Bake, uncovered at 400 degrees for 30 min. or until bubbly and thoroughly heated.