Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         ground beef
   1      14 1/2 ounce  tomatoes -- diced, peeled,
                        -- undrained
  16      ounces        green giant -- (r) pasta accents,
                        -- garlic seasoning
                        -- frozen, vegetables
                        -- and pasta
  15 1/2  ounces        pinto or kidney beans -- drained
     1/2  teaspoon      dried Italian seasoning
     1/2  cup           cheddar cheese -- shredded, optional

Preparation:

Brown ground beef in large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; drain. Stir in tomatoes, frozen vegetables with pasta, beans and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables and pasta are tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese. 4 (1-1/4 cup) servings. TIP: One (14-1/2 or 16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, cut up, can be substituted for diced tomatoes.