“Hamburger” Macaroni Casserole

1 1/2 cups macaroni
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
12 oz. faux ground beef-style crumbles (try Morningstar Farms brand—www.kelloggs.com)
1/2 cup whole kernel corn
1 can tomato soup
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash of cayenne pepper
1 small can French-fried onions, ground to crumbs

• Cook the macaroni according to the directions on the package. Drain, pour into a large bowl, and set aside.
• In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and green pepper in the oil until tender.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• To the drained macaroni, add the onions and green pepper, burger crumbles, corn, soup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine. If the mixture is dry, add just enough water to make it moist. Pour into a 10-inch square baking dish, top with the French-fried onions, and bake for 15 minutes or until the fried onions are lightly browned.

Makes 6 servings