Shell-Roni

1 lb. ground beef
2 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped
1 (14.5 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, drained
1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 (12 oz.) package seashell pasta

Preheat oven to 325°. Place ground beef, bacon and onion in large saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and add tomatoes, soup, milk, and 1/2 cup cheese. Cook, stirring, until it comes to a low boil. Stir in pasta; reduce heat to medium-low and cook until pasta is tender, stirring often to preven tsticking. Transfer to 9x9 inch baking dish and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake in preheated oven to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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**Recipe from allrecipes.com

Oct. 1, 2007 - this was really, really good. Must add into the regular rotation.