Dominica Ziti Pizzaiola

Ingredients:

3/4 lb. ground beef

2 cups (6 oz.) sliced fresh mushrooms

3/4 cup chopped green pepper

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

3 1/2 cups (28 oz.can) whole tomatoes chopped and drained with 1/2 cup of juice reserved

1 3/4 cups (15 oz.) tomato sauce

1 packet (1 oz.) dry onion soup mix

1 teaspoon sugar, optional

6 cups (16 oz.) Ziti uncooked

grated parmesan cheese

Cooking Instructions:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, stir together meat, mushrooms, green pepper, basil, oregano and garlic powder. Cook, covered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes with reserved juice, tomato sauce, onion soup mix and sugar. Heat to boiling then reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes, or until meat is thoroughly cooked. Meanwhile, cook pasta then toss hot pasta and 1/2 sauce. Spoon remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with cheese.

#dominica #pasta #beef #tomato