Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp basil
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 sm clove minced
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 8 oz ziti or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

Directions:

• Saute ground beef, onion and green pepper until onion is tender and beef is lightly browned
• Drain off excess fat and add tomatoes, tomato sauce and spices
• Stir well
• Mix with cooked pasta
• Pour in pan and bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly
• Serves 6