Timesaver Beef & Tomato

On Wednesday night we both worked late so we decided that we needed to make a meal that would not take long and luckily we had found a recipe that would fit that bill - Timesaver Beef & Tomato - from the Cook with Campbells website.

I have posted recipes before the from Cook with Campbells website and I have enjoyed every meal that I have made so far. This recipe was good for what we were looking for - something quick and had an element of comfort after a long day. The only thing we both decided to add was ketchup (needed a hint of sugar).

Here are the ingredients you need for this recipe:

• 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (we used macaroni)
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms (we left these out)
• 1 medium onion chopped (we used 2 shallots instead - that was what we had in our cupboard)
• 1 can Campbell's condensed tomato soup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves (we used dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

And here is how to bring it all together:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, without salt. Drain and set aside.
• Brown beef, mushrooms (if you choose to use them) and onion at medium to high heat in large skillet, stirring often.
• Stir in mixture of soup, water, oregano and garlic powder. Heat to a boil, stirring often. Add cooked pasta. Reduce heat to low.
• 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 (we love pepper so we add lots of it to everything)

This recipe fit the bill perfectly and I would try it again - and I may even try it with some of the substitutions that they list on the website as well.

Bon appetit and enjoy!