My Homemade Hamburger Helper.

You can make this as spicy as you wish by adding a diced chipotle pepper or jalapeño pepper or a pinch of cayenne.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lean ground beef
• 1  onion, diced
• 2 -3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  green pepper, diced
• 2  teaspoons oregano
• 2  teaspoons basil
• 2  tablespoons beef bouillon granules
• 2 (19 ounce) cans tomatoes, broken up
• 1 (10 ounce) can  tomato soup
• 4  cups water
• 4  cups  uncooked pasta like penne, fusilli, elbow macaroni
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Brown beef with onions, garlic and pepper and drain fat.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer.
3. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add parmesan cheese before serving.