Greek-Style Beef and Pasta

 

2 1/2

cups uncooked penne pasta (8 oz)

2

slices bacon, chopped

1

small onion, chopped

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1/2

cup pitted kalamata olives

1

can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained

1

can (8 oz) tomato sauce

1

teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2

teaspoon salt

3/4

cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)

• 1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; cover to keep warm.
• 2 Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring frequently. Add ground beef. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
• 3 Stir in olives, tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Serve over cooked pasta; sprinkle cheese over top.