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A quick, easy casserole- you simply combine all the ingredients in a skillet and let the stove do the rest of the cooking. It's great for busy weeknight dinners. For a richer taste on more festive occasions , add sour cream.
What to prepare?
- Cooking oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic, diced
- 1/4 kilo ground beef
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 800-gram can crushed tomatoes
- 1 368-gram can tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 400 grams elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup sour cream (optional)
Procedure:
- In a large skillet, heat cooking oil. Saute garlic until fragrant then add ground beef, stirring until it loses its raw color.
- Stir in green pepper, crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season with salt and sugar. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
- Add uncooked elbow macaroni and water. Mix thoroughly with the sauce. Bring to a boil then simmer, covered, until macaroni is cooked, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- If desired, blend in sour cream. Simmer gently; do not let boil. Remove from heat.
- Serve warm with toast points or French bread.
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