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| Category : Dinners |
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| Baked Ziti with Ground Beef |
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| Ingredients : |
| 1. | 1 pound lean ground beef (ground chuck or ground round) |
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| 3. | 1 green bell pepper, chopped, about 1/2 cup |
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| 4. | 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained |
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| 5. | 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce |
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| 6. | 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil, crumbled |
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| 7. | 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled |
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| 8. | 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or small clove garlic, minced |
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| 11. | 8 ounces ziti or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained |
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| 12. | 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided |
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| Directions : |
| 1. | Sauté ground beef, onion, and green bell pepper in a large skillet until onion is tender and beef is lightly browned. |
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| 2. | Drain off excess fat; add tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. |
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| 3. | Stir well; stir in ziti or elbow macaroni and 1 cup of the cheese; transfer to a 2 1/2-quart casserole. |
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| 4. | Top with the remaining cup of cheese. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. |
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| Serving Info : |
Serves 6 |
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