Saucy Ground Beef and Noodles

By CindyBrown

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 3 cups uncooked extra-wide egg noodles (5 oz)
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 jar (1 lb 10 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety) or marinara sauce
• 1 jar (4.5 oz) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained

Preparation

Step 1

In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and bell pepper over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 to 12 minutes or until noodles are tender.