Vera'S Saucy Dish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. chopped green pepper
1 large and 1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
2 small cans tomato paste
1 large can crushed tomatoes (28 oz.)
1 large can whole tomatoes (28 oz.), broken up
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 lb. cooked pasta

Preparation

Place green pepper and onion in a large skillet.
Add enough water to cover vegetables.
Cook over medium-high heat until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Add beef to skillet; add more water if necessary.
Cook beef until done, breaking into smaller pieces as you stir.
Drain.
Add tomato paste, whole tomatoes (including liquid from can) and crushed tomatoes.
Reduce heat, stirring occasionally.
Add Parmesan cheese and all seasonings.
Simmer, over low-medium heat, for about 30 minutes.
Pour sauce into hot cooked pasta.
Stir to mix well.
Serve with additional grated Parmesan cheese.
Makes 16 to 18 cups.