Timesaver Beef & Tomato

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions,without salt. Drain; set aside.
2. Brown beef,mushrooms and onion at medium-high heat in large skillet,stirring often.
3. Stir in mixture of soup,water,oregano and garlic powder. Heat to a boil,stirring often. Add cooked pasta. Reduce heat to low.
4. Simmer,covered,until mixture is heated through – about 5 minutes,stirring occasionally. Top with cheese and sprinkle with chopped herbs or cracked black pepper,if desired.

Recipe tips

• To change things up,try one of the following recipe twists:
• Spinach and Penne Dinner: Prepare as above,replacing rotini with penne. Omit oregano. Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped red pepper or sun dried tomato and 1 pkg (300 g) frozen chopped spinach,thawed (undrained) with soup mixture. Replace shredded cheese with 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese.
• Creamy Mushroom Beef: Prepare as above,replacing rotini with 3 cups (750 mL) uncooked medium egg noodles. Replace Tomato Soup with Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup and replace shredded cheese with 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream.