Ingredients
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)
Preparation
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; cover to keep warm.
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.
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.
