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Busy Day Beefy Casserole
Terri M. Wardlaw
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
1/2 pound spiral pasta
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
Directions
In a microwave-safe dish, crumble your meat, and microwave for about eight minutes, stirring halfway through. Depending on your microwave, time may vary. Just make sure your meat is done.
Next, add your pasta, spaghetti sauce, water and half of the cheese. Mix together and heat five minutes; stir and cook five minutes more. Again, times may vary – make sure pasta is done. Top with remaining cheese and stir to melt.
Suggestions
Serve with garlic toast.