Ziti Pizzaiola

• 3/4 lb extra lean beef, ground
• 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced (6oz.)
• 3/4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 1/2 cups whole tomatoes, chopped and drained with 1/ 2 cup juice reserved (28-oz. can)
• 1 3/4 cups tomato sauce (15-oz. can)
• 1 envelope dry onion soup mix (1 oz.)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 6 cups ziti pasta, uncooked (16 oz.)
• to taste parmesan cheese, Grated

1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, stir together meat, mushrooms, green pepper, basil, oregano and garlic powder. Cook, covered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in tomatoes with reserved juice, tomato sauce, onion soup mix and sugar.
3. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, or until meat is thoroughly cooked.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
5. Toss hot pasta and one-half sauce; spoon remaining sauce on top.
6. Sprinkle with cheese. Makes 12 servings (1 cup each)

extra lean beef, fresh mushrooms, green pepper, basil, oregano, garlic powder, tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion soup, sugar, pasta, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ziti-pizzaiola-4188 (may not work)