Saucy One-Pot Pasta and Beef Supper

Chef 313014's Note:

I like this recipe because you only need one pot, it's easy to make and it's very tasty! From Canadian Living.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 12 ounces lean ground beef
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1 sweet green pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
• 1 (750 ml) jar tomato and basil pasta sauce
• 3 cups rotini pasta
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In Dutch oven or large deep saucepan, cook beef over medium-high heat, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 8 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl.
2. Drain off fat in pan. Add mushrooms, green pepper, onion, garlic and herb seasoning; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden and no liquid from mushrooms remains, about 10 minutes.
3. Add pasta sauce, 3 cups water and reserved beef; bring to a boil. Add pasta; reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender but firm, about 12 minutes. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.