If you want to impress the family, friends and relatives, try this recipe.

1 lbs. hamburger
1 12oz. can of pitted black olives, chopped or sliced
1 medium size onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves fresh garlic
1 tablespoon garlic salt with parsley
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 48oz. jar mushroom pasta sauce
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon basil

Sauté hamburger, onions, green peppers, black olives, fresh garlic, garlic salt and black pepper in a frying pan.

In saucepan, add together jar of sauce (or homemade sauce, if available), oregano, parsley and basil. Add sautéed items from frying pan. Add a little more garlic salt w/parsley, to taste.

Let come to a slow boil, uncovered over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick.

After 15 minutes, cover and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes over very low heat.

Serve over noodles. You won't be disappointed.

Submitted by: Rande Colburn