Autumn Chili Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/4 c. rigatoni
1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. chopped onion
15 oz. crushed tomatoes
6 oz. tomato paste
shredded cheese
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. chopped red pepper
3/4 c. water

Preparation

Cook and drain rigatoni.
In a large skillet, brown beef and drain.
Add onion, peppers and spices.
Cook until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and water; simmer for 5 minutes.
In 2-quart casserole, toss rigatoni with meat mixture.
Cover and bake at 325\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Top with cheese.