ZITI CASSEROLE

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Provided by Tracey Kersten

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 lb lean ground chuck
1/2 lb ground turkey
vegetable cooking spray
1 c chopped onion
1 c sliced mushrooms
3/4 c chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves minced fresh garlic
1 c water
1/4 c chopped parsley
1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 can(s) whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 can(s) tomato paste
3 c cooked ziti
1 c fresh grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Cook ground chuck and turkey in a dutch oven over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
2. Drain and pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
3. Coat pan with cooking spray; add onion, mushroom, bell pepper and garlic; saute 4 minutes until tender.
4. Return turkey mixture to pan, add water and next 6 ingredients.
5. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add pasta; stir well.
7. Spoon into 13"x9"x2" baking dish, cover with heavy aluminum foil; cut 3 slashes in foil.
8. Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
9. Uncover; top with cheese. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Makes 8 servings.