Cheesy & Beefy Tomato Corkscrew Pasta Bake
- 1 pkg. (16 oz.) cavatappi, uncooked
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 lb. lean ground beef Safeway 1 lb For $5.99 thru 02/09
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
- 1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
- 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 8 oz. VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat.
- Add onions, peppers and garlic; cook 5 min.
- or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
- Add meat; cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add diced tomatoes, pasta sauce, 2 Tbsp.
- Parmesan and seasonings; mix well.
- Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Drain pasta.
- Add to meat mixture in skillet; stir to evenly coat.
- Spoon half the pasta mixture into 3-qt.
- casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover with half the VELVEETA.
- Repeat layers; cover.
- Bake 20 to 25 min.
- or until heated through, uncovering for the last 10 min.
- Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
cavatappi, olive oil, onion, green pepper, garlic, lean ground beef, tomatoes, tomato, parmesan cheese, oregano, red pepper, velveeta
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/cheesy-beefy-tomato-corkscrew-pasta-bake-126857.aspx (may not work)