American Chop Suey, Italian Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can pastene ground peeled tomatoes (NO substitutes)
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 lb uncooked elbow macaroni
parmesan cheese

Preparation

In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef with onion and 1 clove garlic; drain.
Add oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and rest of garlic; mix into beef. Return to heat, add tomatoes, water and sugar, stir to mix well. Heat till slightly bubbly, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook elbows according to package directions.
Mix drained elbows into sauce in skillet and sprinkle generously with a good quality parmesan cheese.