1 lb. ground beef
1 c. diced onion
1 c. diced celery
1 c. sliced carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans, undrained
2 c. water
5 tsp. beef bouillon granules
1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 c. shredded cabbage
1/2 c. sm. elbow macaroni
1 c. green beans (optional)

Brown beef in large heavy kettle, drain. Add all ingredients except cabbage, macaroni and green beans. Bring to a boil, lower heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add cabbage, macaroni, and green beans, bring to a boil and simmer until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.