Italian Pasta Casserole

• 1 (12-oz.) package WACKY MAC Veggie Spirals
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (8-oz.) package sliced mushrooms
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 (28-oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (26-oz.) jar tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 (8-oz.) package shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. Cook beef, next 4 ingredients, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a Dutch-oven over medium-high heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in tomatoes, next 5 ingredients, and remaining 1 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Combine tomato mixture and pasta; spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 400u0b0 for 30 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated.

wacky, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, salt, tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, pepper, fresh basil, fresh oregano, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/italian-pasta-casserole (may not work)