Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper 1-3/4 cups prepared pasta sauce, any flavor 1/4 cup water 1/2 package (9 ounces) cheese or vegetable-filled refrigerated tortellini or ravioli 1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions: Heat oven to 350° F. Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings; season with salt and pepper, as desired. Stir in pasta sauce and water. Spray two 2-cup baking dishes with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange refrigerated pasta evenly on bottom of each baking dish. Spoon beef mixture evenly over pasta; sprinkle cheese evenly over beef mixture. Cover baking dishes with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes. Top with parsley, as desired. Makes 2 servings. Tip: To serve four, double the ingredients and prepare according to recipe directions using an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. (From the Iowa Beef Industry Council.) *See more recipes in our pasta collection