This skillet main dish is full of pasta, ground beef and great Italian flavors.
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ounces (1 cup) uncooked dried rotini (corkscrew or pasta twists) |
| 1 |
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pound lean ground beef |
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cup chopped green bell pepper |
| 1 |
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medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped |
| 1 |
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(14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes |
| 1 |
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(8-ounce) can tomato sauce |
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(4-ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained |
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teaspoon dried basil leaves |
| 1 |
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teaspoon dried oregano leaves |
| 1/2 |
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teaspoon garlic salt |
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ounces (1 1/2 cups) LAND O LAKES® Cheddar Cheese, cut into thin strips |
Cook rotini according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, combine ground beef, green pepper and onion in 10-inch skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until ground beef is browned (5 to 8 minutes). Drain off fat.
Stir in cooked rotini and all remaining ingredients except cheese. Cover; cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through (8 to 10 minutes).
Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted (2 to 3 minutes). Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
FREEZE AND COOK LATER METHOD: Cook pasta the minimum amount of time as directed on package. Meanwhile, combine ground beef, green pepper and onion in 10-inch skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until ground beef is browned (5 to 8 minutes). Drain off fat. Stir in cooked rotini and all remaining ingredients except cheese. Cool slightly; place into resealable freezer food bag. Place cheese strips into small resealable freezer food bag. Place bags into freezer; freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, place in refrigerator 24 hours or until thawed. Pour beef mixture into 10-inch skillet. Cover; cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through (8 to 10 minutes). Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted (2 to 3 minutes). Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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