Beef Ziti Casserole

Ingredients

Amount		Ingredient	Preparation
8	ounces	pasta, ziti	uncooked
16	ounces	green beans	cut, drained
11	ounces	corn niblets	drained
1	pound	ground beef
2	cans	soup, cream of mushroom	golden, condensed
14 1/2	ounces	tomatoes, canned	chunky or italian
1	teaspoon	basil	crushed
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
1/2	teaspoon	garlic powder
2	cups	cheddar cheese, very old, sharp	shredded

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cook ziti according to package directions; drain.

Return cooked ziti and vegetables (green beans and corn) to
cooking pot used to cook ziti.

Meanwhile, in 10 inch skillet over medium heat, cook beef until
browned, stirring to separate meat; drain fat.

Stir in soup, tomatoes, basil, pepper, and garlic to meat.

Heat thoroughly. Add soup mixture to ziti mixture; mix well.

Spoon into greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.

Cover with foil.

Bake 15 minutes.

Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes more or until cheese melts.

Makes 7 1/2 cups or 6 servings.