Hearty Spaghetti Casserole

8 oz. box spaghetti
8 oz. ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can condensed tomato soup
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Cook ground beef, onion, and pepper in a large skillet. Drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato soup, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Add 1 cup of cheddar, stirring until melted. Add bacon and pasta. Transfer to a greased baking dish.

Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.

Provolone and Pesto Quiche

1 frozen deep dish pie crust
1 pkg. of sliced provolone cheese
3 tablespoons refrigerated pesto
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 large eggs
3/4 cup milk

Heat oven to 425 degrees.

Remove crust and place 4 slices provolone cheese around bottom of crust.

Spread 3 tablespoons pesto on top of cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan and chopped bell pepper.
Top with 4 more slices provolone cheese.

In large bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended. Pour over cheese.

Bake 7 minutes. Reduce oven temp. to 325 degrees and bake for 15 minutes. Cover edge of crust with foil. Bake 23-28 minutes longer or until set and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

*I like to use sun dried tomato pesto and green bell peppers as another option. This one is my favorite.