Macaroni With Meat Sauce

• 1 1/2 c. uncooked macaroni
• 2 c. finely chopped onions
• 1/2 c. finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 c. finely chopped celery
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground oregano
• 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
• 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
• 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
• 2 c. beef stock or water
• 1/2 c. tomato paste
• 4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 2 c.)
• 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh parsley

1. Cook the macaroni according to package directions, omitting the salt; drain and set aside.
2. Spray the inside of a 4-quart pot with nonstick vegetable cooking spray and place over high heat.
3. Add the onions, bell pepper and celery.
4. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
5. Add the beef and the next 7 ingredients.
6. Cook, stirring, for 15 minutes.
7. Then stir in the stock, tomato paste and tomatoes.
8. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often.
9. Add the macaroni and cook for 8 minutes; remove from the heat.
10. Stir in the parsley and let stand for 10 minutes, allowing the macaroni to absorb the meat flavor.

macaroni, onions, green bell pepper, celery, ground beef, salt, chili powder, ground oregano, garlic, basil, ground white pepper, ground red pepper, beef stock, tomato paste, tomatoes, fresh parsley

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=164480 (may not work)