3 cups (8 oz.) ziti, uncooked
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chop ped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can (about 14 oz.) dark red kidney beans, drained
1 can (about 14 oz.) chunky style tomatoes
1&1/3 cups (12 oz.) medium salsa
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Monterey jack or Cheddar cheese, or a mix of both
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Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat, cook meat, green pepper, onion, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and meat is thoroughly cooked, stirring occasionally.
Stir in kidney beans, tomatoes and salsa; heat to boiling.
Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
In 13x9x2 inch baking dish, stir together pasta and sauce until well blended; sprinkle with cheese.
Bake 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
Serves 10 (1 cup each) (?)
Recipe source: The-Apple-Dumpling-Gang yahoo group, submitted by Kim.
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