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Ziti Pizzaiola
Makes 12 servings (1 cup each)
  
3/4 lb. extra lean ground beef
2 cups (6oz.) sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
28-oz can whole tomatoes, chopped, drained with 1/2 cup juice reserved
1 3/4 cups (15-oz. can) tomato sauce
1 envelope (1 oz.) dry onion soup mix
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
6 cups (16 oz.) ziti
Grated Parmesan cheese

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

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