American Chop Suey

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) box casserole elbow macaroni (prince)
1 lb. hamburger
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 (12 3/4 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon basil
1 large red pepper, sliced thin
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (13 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

Procedure:

Cook casserole elbows according to directions. In large skillet, over medium heat, saute hamburg and onion for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. In same pan, saute garlic, pepper, mushrooms, parsley and basil until tender. Put ingredients from step 2 & 3 in large stockpot. Add tomato soup. Stir. Add Salt and pepper. Add diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add cooked elbows to pot, stir until well blended. Makes 4 to 6 servings.