Chili Pasta Bake/Mexican Lasagna

Diced Tomatoes are heart-healthy and can be used in many dishes. In this recipe we could consider this to be a kind of "Mexican Lasagna."

10 oz. Penne pasta, 1 pound of ground beef,
1 cup of chopped onion, 2 Tablespoons of chili powder, 1 can of diced tomatoes-undrained, 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce,
1 cup salsa, 1 can (7 oz.) Diced green chilies, drained, 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
2. Cook meat and onion in large skillet; drain. Add chili powder. Undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa and chilies. Cook 5 minutes.
3. Toss pasta and sauce, Spoon into a 13" X 9" baking dish.
Top with cheese. Bake at 350˚ F, for 20 minutes.
Del Monte is designing more heart-healthy meals as are many of the food manufacturers.

Servings: 6 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook: 32 minutes