Italian Macaroni Skillet

I found this recipe in the newspaper when we lived in Wisconsin and it became battered and stained from use. I finally started organizing recipes (still a long way to go) and it finally made it to a recipe book. It is a great pantry-friendly recipe! - Susie

Italian Macaroni Skillet
serves 4, cooks in 20 minutes

1 tsp. olive oil
1 c. chopped onion
1 pound ground beef
1 medium green pepper (3/4 cup chopped)
2 tsp bottled minced garlic
1 can chicken broth (14 ½ oz)
2 cups spaghetti sauce
8 oz. macaroni pasta
¼ c. parmesan cheese

Heat oil over medium-high heat in large skillet. Add onion. Add beef and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes.

Add green pepper and garlic. Stir.

Add broth, sauce and macaroni. Stir until well-mixed. Cover and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium and cook at moderate boil, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is cooked, about 10-12 minutes.

Serve at once topped with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.