1 lb. ground beef
1/3 c. chopped onion
3 tbsp. finely chopped green pepper
1 lg. clove garlic, finely chopped
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (4 oz.) can mushroom stems & pieces, drained
1/2 c. dry red wine
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. dried basil leaves
3 c. hot cooked spaghetti

1. Crumble ground beef into 2 quart casserole; add onion, green pepper and garlic. Cover loosely and microwave on High (100%) 3 minutes; break up and stir. Cover and microwave until very little pink remains in beef, 3 to 4 minutes longer; drain.

2. Stir in tomato sauce, mushrooms, wine, salt, pepper and basil. Cover tightly and microwave on High (100%) 6 minutes; stir. Cover and microwave until hot and bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes longer.

3. Pour meat sauce over hot spaghetti. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Makes 4 servings.