Recipes:
# Skillet Beef and Macaroni
## INGREDIENTS
* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 (14½-ounce) can diced tomatoes
* 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
* 1 cup water
* 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon pepper
* 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
**SERVES 4**
## Make Ahead
Prepare the beef mixture ahead of time and refrigerate. Reheat before adding the macaroni.
## VARIATION
For a spicier dish, add crushed red pepper or hot pepper sauce to taste.
## DIRECTIONS
**1.** Cook beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain.
**2.** Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
**3.** Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender.
**4.** Remove from heat and serve immediately.
## Make It Quicker
* Use frozen chopped onion and bell pepper to save preparation time.
