American Chop Suey

1 lb. 96/4 lean ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup onion, chopped

1 red pepper, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

1 orange pepper, chopped

½ lb. mushrooms, chopped

2 large tomatoes, chopped

½ teaspoon basil

½ teaspoon oregano

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 – 8 oz. can tomato sauce; no-salt

1 – 6 oz. can tomato paste; no-salt

1 – 16 oz. box whole wheat pasta, cooked and drained
 

Brown ground beef in a large sauté pan over medium/high heat for 3 – 4 minutes; add next 5 ingredients and continue sautéing for another 2 – 3 minutes, add mushrooms; sauté for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients (except pasta); cook over low heat for 5 – 10 minutes (you can let this simmer for hours for a stronger flavor if you prefer). Mix sauce with pasta; serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Info Per Serving (8 servings):