8 Layers of Cheesy Goodness!

Nothing beats pasta and cheese but when you layer them and bake them in the oven? WOW! This baby was a winner and the left-overs tasted just as good. I even have a small portion in the freezer waiting for those days when I just don't feel like cooking. (I don't think that's happened yet though!)

Ingredients:

8 oz uncooked rigatoni pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 c vodka sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp dried basil
1 c sliced fresh mushrooms
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese

Prep:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 13”x9” baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

2. While pasta is cooking, cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Mix in tomato, mushroom and basil.

3. Layer vodka sauce, half of the pasta, beef mixture, and mozzarella cheese; repeat layers finishing with cheese.

4. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and cheese is golden brown.