Skillet Macaroni with Zesty Meat Sauce

Name: Skillet Macaroni with Zesty Meat Sauce
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, vegetable oil; 1 pound, 85 percent lean ground beef; , Salt and pepper; 4 , garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28-ounce) can, crushed tomatoes; 2 cups, water; 12 ounces, elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup, drained jarred banana peppers (see note), chopped; 1 1/2 cups, shredded Italian cheese blend; 1/3 cup, chopped fresh basil

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Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2010

SERVES4

TIME30 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Our Skillet Macaroni with Zesty Meat Sauce pasta recipe utilized a single skillet, which cut down on the dishes and made it a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner. We found that banana peppers added brightness and flavor to our meat sauce,...

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