EZ American Chop Suey

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Ready In: 35 Minutes

Servings: 4

Made this up with on-hand ingredients. Served with a quality Italan bread. Hubby loved and requested I write down to make again. He said leftovers were even better.

Ingredients:

0.5 (8 ounce) package penne

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3/4 lb extra lean ground beef

2 tablespoons basil

1 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon emeril's itailian essence

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

salt and pepper, to taste

2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, unsalted

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste with basil garlic and oregano

1/2 cup red wine

parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pasta per package instructions.
2. Heat oil in skillet and brown meat.
3. Add all spices and simmer an additional 1-2 minutes.
4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste and stir thoroughly.
5. Add 1/2 cup wine and bring to boil.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes.
7. Add cooked pasta and heat through.
8. Serve with Parmesan cheese and remaining wine!

By RecipeOfHealth.com