Poverty Meal

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
• 2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can water (or Veg Broth)
• 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
2. Brown ground beef and drain (or use veggie crumbles).
3. Add ground beef, tomatoes, water, raw macaroni, salt and pepper to the onion and garlic mixture.
4. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
5. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese.
6. Serve with crusty bread and a salad.

Nutrition

Calories 578.7 Calories from Fat 196 34% Total Fat 21.8 g 33% Saturated Fat 7.4 g 36% Cholesterol 77.1 mg 25% Sodium 624.7 mg 26% Total Carbohydrate 64.3 g 21% Dietary Fiber 5 g 20% Sugars 11.8 g 47% Protein 31.7 g 63%