I was in a pinch and needed to figure out what was for dinner. With three children under four there was NO way I was going to run to the store last minute to find something. I ventured into the fridge and pantry and was able to make a crowd pleasing dinner with ingredients I had at home!
Here's what you'll need:
1lb elbow macaroni (I usually purchase organic whole wheat. I purchased this for art projects BUT we needed to eat, LOL)
1 lb Organic Lean Ground Beef
1 garlic clove minced
1/2 cup organic onion
2 (14.5 ounce) Organic Diced Tomatoes
1 (8oz) can of tomato sauce
1/2 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
Salt and Pepper to taste
Couple dashes of Worcestershire Sauce
1. Brown ground beef in a dutch oven on medium-high heat. You should not have to remove the grease because it ill evaporate nicely in the dutch oven.
2. Once the ground beef is browned, add the onion, minced garlic, chili powder, paprika
3. Stir and mix well, after about 5 minutes then add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and Worcestershire sauce.
4. Simmer on low (covered) for 30 minutes.
5. Cook elbow macaroni according to directions on package. Save about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain then add to sauce.
If the sauce it to thick for your liking that you can add the pasta water. I didn't need to add any. We served with garlic bread and it was very good!
All for now!
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