Yankee Doodle Macaroni for the New Millenium
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Author: Adapted from the Original Bett Crocker Cookbook
Recipe type: Entree
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow squash, diced small
- 1 onion, diced small
- 1 green pepper, diced small
- salt and pepper
- 1 pound ground beef or bison
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice
- 1-2 tablespoons tomato paste
- liberal amounts of minced parsley and basil
- 8 ounces fettuccine, cooked al dente
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add diced vegetables; season lightly with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add ground beef and continue to cook, stirring, until meat is browned through. Add tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, and herbs, cover and simmer for 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Toss ragu sauce with cooked pasta and simmer together for a minute. Add more fresh herbs is desired, and top with grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
Recipe by Cooking With Michele® at https://cookingwithmichele.com/2011/07/meatless-of-lessmeat-whats-your-strategy/