Ingredients:
1/4 cup bacon
1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
2 green peppers, cut up
2 large onions
1 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes ( I like diced)
1 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
1 (6 ounce) cans mushrooms, drained ( I used 1/2 cup fresh)
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons italian seasoning ( estimate)
2 garlic cloves, minced ( estimate)
grated parmesan cheese, to taste
Directions:
Fry bacon and cut into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
Brown ground beef/turkey, onions, and green peppers in a large skillet.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, mushrooms, Italian Seasoning, and garlic.
Cover and cook at medium heat for 15 minutes.
Stir in bacon and cooked macaroni.
Place in lightly-greased 9×13 casserole dish.
Sprinkle cheese on top and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 90 min.