John Torrey

6 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 lb. extra lean ground beef (9% fat or less ) or ground turkey (7% fat)
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (16 oz) tomatoed
2 oz. low fat cheddar cheese, cut into pieces
1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 can (4 oz) chopped mushrooms, drained

Preheat oven to 350*. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain. Spray skillet with a non-stick cooking spray. Add ground beef (or turkey), green pepper, and onion. Saute` until tender. Add remaining ingredients, including macaroni. Pour into a casserole dish that has been sprayed with no-stick coating. Bake, covered, for 35-40 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Yield: 7 servings (1 cup)
Calories per serving: turkey- 210; beef- 220 Fat:6 grams