Mexi-Itali Casserole

• 2 lbs ground beef, use Perfectly Seasoned Taco Meat, Perfectly Seasoned Taco Meat
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
• 2 green bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 1 large jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 lb pasta, cooked about 3/4 done
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

1. Add tomato puree and black beans to double batch of Recipe #217644, Perfectly Seasoned Taco Meat. Simmer a few minutes and then remove from heat.
2. In a large baking dish (mine is about 15" x 10") layer as follows: 1/2 portion of meat bean sauce, partially cooked pasta, 1/2 portion of meat bean sauce, 1/2 portion of green and jalapeno peppers, cheese, and top with remaining green and jalapeno peppers.
3. Bake in 350 deg F oven for 40 minutes covered with foil. Remove foil and bake additional 5 minutes.

ground beef, tomato puree, black beans, green bell peppers, jalapeno, pasta, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mexi-itali-casserole-376287 (may not work)