Beefy Tomato Pasta Soup

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 to 6 cups water
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 to 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
• Croutons, optional

1. In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, green peppers and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the water, tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add pasta.
2. Cook for 10-14 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with croutons if desired.

ground beef, green peppers, onion, garlic, water, italian diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, pasta, croutons

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/beefy-tomato-pasta-soup/ (may not work)