Description

This is an economical dish to prepare for your family. Whether you are on a tight budget or not, everyone will enjoy this delicious one pot meal.

Ingredients

• 1 T. olive oil
• 2 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
• 1 red or green bell pepper, washed, seeded and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 c. water
• 29 oz. can tomato sauce
• 2 (14.5 oz.) cans fire roasted tomatoes or regular tomatoes
• 2 t. dried basil
• 2 t. dried oregano
• 1 t. garlic powder
• 2 cups favorite pasta
• kosher salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• fresh chopped parsely, to taste

Steps

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; brown 10 minutes, breaking up while stirring. Add onion; continue to cook, while stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients, except the pasta; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
3. Stir in pasta, cover with the lid, and simmer 30 minutes.