1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 c. uncooked elbow pasta
1 c. tomato juice
1 c. water
1/2 c. catsup or tomato paste
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 pkg. onion soup mix
1 lb. can whole kernel corn, drained

1. In a microwave colander, place meat, onion and green pepper. Set in a glass casserole dish and microwave 4-6 minutes, stirring twice. Pour off drippings. Pour mixture into casserole dish and add pasta, tomato juice, corn, water, catsup, chili powder, salt and pepper. Microwave on high, covered, for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through.

2. Sprinkle soup mix on top and microwave for another 6-8 minutes. Rest covered for 5-10 minutes. Serves 4-6. Add vegetables, if desired, to this recipe.