italian pasta bake

This recipe was a big hit, always is. How could it not be? Its basically a simplified lasagne. Even our picky guy gobbled this one up!

I found this recipe here, but changed the name to "italian pasta bake". I think it has a classier ring to it than "cheesy beef spirals"- boring!

Prep: 25 min.
Bake: 30 min.
Yield: 8-10
Servings 25


Ingredients
2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/4 t.. garlic powder)
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed (I used american cheese instead)
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and mushrooms; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Place 1/2 cup of meat sauce in a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish (8x8). Drain pasta; place half over sauce. Top with half of the remaining meat sauce; spread with sour cream. Top with process cheese and remaining pasta and meat sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Yield: 8-10 servings.