Bow Tie Bake

SUBMITTED BY: Cindy Kemp

"My cousin takes this dish to our annual family picnic. I make it for functions on my husband's side of the family and never bring home leftovers. - Cindy Kemp, Forest, Ontario"

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PREP TIME	25 Min
COOK TIME	30 Min
READY IN	55 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta, cooked and drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

DIRECTIONS

In a skillet, cook beef, onion, mushrooms and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain.
In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, layer half of the pasta, half of the meat mixture, all of the tomato soup and 1 cup of cheese. Top with the remaining pasta and meat mixture. Spread with mushroom soup. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30-45 minutes or until heated through.

FOOTNOTE

As a side dish for Bow Tie Bake, place fresh cut green beans in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.