American Chop Suey, Italian Style

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 (28 ounce) can pastene ground peeled tomatoes (NO substitutes)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 lb uncooked elbow macaroni
• parmesan cheese

1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with onion and 1 clove garlic; drain.
2. Add oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and rest of garlic; mix into beef. Return to heat, add tomatoes, water and sugar, stir to mix well. Heat till slightly bubbly, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, cook elbows according to package directions.
4. Mix drained elbows into sauce in skillet and sprinkle generously with a good quality parmesan cheese.

lean ground beef, onion, garlic, pastene ground, water, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, elbow macaroni, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/american-chop-suey-italian-style-343215 (may not work)