Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup of chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup of chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 cup of chopped celery
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes
  • 1 (1 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon basil leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups cooked elbow macaroni (1 cup uncooked)

Method

  • Cook beef, onion, green pepper and celery in a large frying pan until beef is browned and onion is clear.
  • Drain.
  • Break up large pieces of tomatoes.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato puree and seasonings to beef mixture.
  • Simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Stir in macaroni and heat to serving temperature.