Italian Hot Dish

My husband had a poor perception of healthy food until he tried this beefy casserole. The combination of pasta, oregano, mushrooms and green peppers makes it a favorite healthy pasta recipe in our house. Author: Theresa Smith

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Cook time:
Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 375
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta (about 4 ounces)
1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms, divided
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup green peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided


Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain.

2) Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and crumble beef with 1/2 cup mushrooms, onion and green pepper over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in seasonings and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes.

3) Place pasta in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with meat sauce and remaining mushrooms. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

4) Bake, covered, 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes.

Source: tasteofhome.com