Mexican Penne - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
0.5 (1 lb) box penne pasta, cooked as directed
2 (16 ounce) jars salsa
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded (or sharp cheddar)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain.
Cook noodles.
Combine beef, pasta, salsa and beans in a large bowl.
Spread half of mixture in a 9x12-inch baking dish and sprinkle with half of the cheese.
Repeat layers, cover and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.