GOLDEN BURGER SPIRALS

Golden Burger Spirals

"This recipe was given to me by a fellow dental hygienist nearly 20 years ago," relates Lisa Sinyard if Lexington, Alabama. "After a busy day, it's a convenient meal the whole family enjoys. It's also an excellent dish to take to potlucks and church socials," she adds.

SERVINGS: 4-6
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed golden mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked and drained

Directions:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the soup, tomato sauce, 1 cup cheese and salt. Stir in pasta. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Yield: 4-6 servings.