Ingredients

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta1 pound ground beef1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree1/2 cup diced pepperoni4-1/2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon onion powder2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato puree, pepperoni, sugar and seasonings; cook and stir for 5 minutes.

Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture. Heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.