Mostaccioli Casserole (oamc)

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 1/4 cups chopped green peppers
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Recipe

• 1 cook mostaccioli according to package directions. meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. stir in the spaghetti sauce, soup, italian seasoning and pepper.
• 2 drain mostaccioli. add mostaccioli and 1 1/2 cups cheese to beef mixture. transfer to two greased 11 x 7 inch baking dishes. sprinkle with remaining cheese. cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
• 3 to use frozen casserole: thaw in the refrigerator overnight. remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. cover and bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
• 4 each casserole serves 6.