1 lb. hamburger
1/2 med. onion, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes
2 to 3 cans water
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 to 2 tbsp. beef bullion
salt and pepper
garlic, to taste

Browning the noodles gives them a stronger flavor as well as keeping them firm.

In a medium pan brown macaroni in about a tablespoon of olive/canola oil. keep the noodles moving in the pan so everything browns evenly.

Once the noodles are browned, remove from pan and cook hamburger, season to taste. Add onions when the meat is almost fully cooked and continue to cook until onions are transparent. Add tomatoes, noodles and water. Add bouillon then reduce heat and cover with a lid, cooking until noodles tender.

Submitted by: AS