Italian Beef and Vegetable Casserole

Amount	Measure	Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4	cups	elbow macaroni -- cooked
1	pound	ground beef -- extra lean
2	medium	zucchini -- Italian style -- sliced
14 1/2	ounces	Italian style stewed tomatoes -- drained/sliced
1	medium	onion -- chopped
2	cloves	garlic -- minced
3 1/2	ounces	black olives -- drained
8	ounces	no salt added tomato sauce
1/2	cup	red wine
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	pepper
1 1/2	teaspoons	Italian seasoning
1	cup	cheddar cheese -- low sodium -- shredded
1/2	cup	parmesan cheese

Cook ground beef, onion and garlic until no pink remains and onion in soft. Drain. Add tomato sauce, red wine, salt, pepper and Italian seasonings.

In a 2-quart casserole combine meat mixture with macaroni, zucchini, tomatoes and olives. Cook in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes.

Combine cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and sprinkle over cooked casserole. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: 392 Calories; 18g Fat (41.7% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 57mg Cholesterol; 621mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 Fat.