1 lb uncooked pasta (I like penne)
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 lb bacon
1 small onion, chopped fine(2 Tbs minced dried onions)
2 (10 1/2oz)condensed tomato soup
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
8 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese,shredded

Cook pasta in salted water 8 min,drain+rinse and set aside.

Cook bacon til crisp and set aside.

Brown ground beef and onion over medium heatseason w/salt and pepper,drain.

Crumble bacon into beef and onion mixture.

Add tomato soup and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Add pasta and stir until coated and combined well.

Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top and cover.

Simmer for 5 minutes or til cheese is melted.

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