RIGATONI AND MEAT SAUCE 
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes, cut up (undrained)
1 (16 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp. Durkee Best Italian seasoning
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. (scant) crushed red pepper
1/2 (1 lb.) pkg. Creamettes rigatoni (uncooked)
grated Parmesan cheese

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, combine ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook until ground beef is no longer pink; drain if necessary. Stir in next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Prepare rigatoni according to package directions; drain. Serve with meat sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Serves 4 to 6. Refrigerate leftovers.

 

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