INCREDIBLY EASY & GOOD GOULASH

Incredibly Easy & Good Goulash image

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 c fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 lb 80% lean ground beef or turkey
1 can(s) (14.5 ounce)stewed, diced tomatoes
1 can(s) (15 ounce) tomato sauce
1 can(s) (6 ounce)tomato paste
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp dried basil
2 tsp oregano
2 packets splenda or other no calorie sweetener
3-4 c cooked seashell pasta
NOTE: YOU MAY ALSO USE THIS SAUCE WITH SPAGHETTI OR ANY OTHER PASTA THAT YOU PREFER.

Steps:

1. Brown ground beef, mushrooms, garlic, and onions in olive oil. Drain and blot with paper towel to remove as much grease as possible. Return drained ground beef mixture to pan. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, sauce, and spices and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If sauce seems too thick, you may add a little more tomato sauce.
2. Cook seashell pasta according to package directions. 2 cups uncooked should yeild about 3 cups cooked.
3. Add cooked pasta to sauce, mixing well. Sprinkle with grated parmesean cheese, if desired.