Italian Style Goulash

By mikeimmell

Suprisingly delicious. A real crowd pleaser. Everyone is going to want a 2nd helping.

Ingredients

• grated parmesan cheese, to taste
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons italian seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups cooked pasta of your choice (cooked aldente about 7 min.)
• 1 (6 ounce) cans mushrooms, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans (optional)
• 1 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 large onions
• 2 green peppers, cut up
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
• 1/4 cup bacon

Preparation

Step 1

1. Fry bacon and cut into bite-size pieces. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside.



2. Drain off excess bacon drippings and in the same skillet brown the ground beef/turkey, onions, and green peppers.



3. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans if you are using them, mushrooms, Italian Seasoning, and garlic.



4. Cover and cook at medium heat for 15 minutes.



5. Stir in bacon and cooked macaroni.



6. Place in lightly-greased 9x13 casserole dish.



7. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.