Beef and Pasta Skillet

When I was growing up, my mom made a dish sort of like this. She called it Goulash, but obviously this is not. Thanks to bakingblonde my dish has a name! I really like this pasta because it is something that I grew up with.


Beef and Pasta Skillet

1 box (14.5) multigrain penne
1 lb. lean ground beef
1-2 cloves garlic, minced (to your taste)
½ large yellow onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
½ large green pepper, chopped
1 can (6.5 oz) mushrooms (could also use fresh)
2 cans (15 oz) tomato sauce
salt and pepper to taste

-Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 11 to 12 minutes or until al dente then drain.
-Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the garlic, onion, celery, green pepper and mushrooms. Drain off the grease. Add salt and pepper to taste.
-Add the tomato sauce and simmer while the pasta cooks.
-Combine the beef, vegetable, and tomato sauce mixture with the pasta and serve.