1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with italian herbs, undrained
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
2 cups uncooked mafalda pasta (mini lasagna noodles) - or broken whole lasagna noodles
1 Tbsp packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups italian style croutons
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Cook beef, onion, bell peppers and garlic in dutch oven, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown and onion is tender; drain. Stir in water, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir in pasta, brown sugar, italian seasoning and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until pasta is tender. Top each bowl with 1/4 cup croutons and sprinkle with cheese.
Serves 6
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