EZ American Chop Suey

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. Note: Vegetables of choice (fresh mushrooms, diced pepper, etc.) may be added at Step 3.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

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!