Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb Italian sausage or 1 lb chorizo sausage
1 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large sweet peppers, chopped
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chopped stewed tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup water
8 ounces uncooked pasta ( rigatoni, spirals or small shells)
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms ( if making italian)
8 ounces canned chilies or 8 ounces frozen chilies ( if making mexican)
1 cup water
1 cup grated cheese ( parmesan for italian, monterrey jack for mexican)
1/2 cup sliced black olives ( italian)
1 chopped jalapenos ( mexican)
Directions:
Brown the meat, onion, garlic, and sweet pepper.
Add either the mushrooms or the jalepeno.
Saute until the onions are translucent.
Drain off fat.
Add all of the remaining ingredients except cheese.
Cover tightly.
Bring to a boil.
Stir.
Reduce heat to low and uncover.
Simmer, uncovered, 25-30 mintues or until the pasta is tender.
Stir occasionally, and add a little water if necessary.
Serve with the cheese on the side, let everyone sprinkle their own.
Yum.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 2 min.
Time total: 32 min.