Herb Garden Pasta

Name: Herb Garden Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 3/4 cup elbow macaroni, cooked and drained; Grated Parmesan cheese

I developed this dish after combining different features from a variety of recipes. Leftovers seem to taste even better the next day.—Linda Hindle, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add macaroni; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Originally published as Herb Garden Pasta in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook-Book