Blast From the Pasta

   This is a main dish that my mom makes all the time so I thought I'd try it. It turned out very well.

Ingredients:

1 ½ pounds extra-lean ground beef
1 cup each chopped bell pepper and chopped onions
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 can (10 oz) cream of tomato soup
1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
1 ½ tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp each black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes
8 oz fusilli pasta (uncooked – about 3 cups dry)

Directions:

* Cook beef over medium high heat until no longer pink. Break up any large pieces using a wooden spoon. Add peppers, onions and mushrooms. Continue to cook until vegetables begin to soften.

* Stir in diced tomatoes and their liquid, tomato soup and mushroom soup. Cook and stir until mixture is well blended. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.