Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15-20 minutes

Materials:

• 1 lb. elbow pasta cooked according to package instructions
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 onion
• 1 bell pepper
• 3-4 garlic cloves
• 28 ounces plain tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp. yellow mustard
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2-3 tbsp. neutral oil

Process:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
2. In a soup pot or Dutch oven add in the neutral oil.
3. Keeping the heat on medium/ high add in the ground beef.
4. Cook breaking up the meat until fully cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Add in the onion and cook for and additional 2-3 minutes or until onions have softened.
6. Add in the bell peppers. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Make a little well in the center of the pot and add in your garlic. Cook stirring constantly for 60-90 seconds, or until fragrant.
8. Lower the heat to medium and add in the tomato sauce.
9. Add in the ketchup, mustard, Worcesterhire sauce, brown sugar, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well.
10. Let the mixture come to a simmer and cook for a few minutes.
11. Add in the cooked pasta. Mix well and check for seasoning.
12. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
13. Plate and ENJOY!