ITALIAN BEEF CASSEROLE 
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can spaghetti sauce
1 1/4 c. water
1 (16 oz.) can cut green beans, drained
1 (7 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni
2 tbsp. dry onion flakes
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Place ground beef in 3-quart microproof casserole; break up with fork. Use COOK cycle and cook 6-8 minutes, or until beef is no longer red. Break up any large pieces; drain.

Add remaining ingredients, except cheese; mix well. Cover. Use COOK cycle and cook 10 minutes. Stir; cover. Use COOK cycle and cook 14 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 6-8 servings.

 

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