Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
• 28 ounces stewed tomatoes
• 8 -10 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspooon salt
• parmesan cheese or romano cheese, grated

Instructions

1. Heat a large non-stick pan, add hamburger and brown, draining off excess fat. Add onions and garlic and cook until onion becomes soft. Add bell pepper and celery and cook for another 2 minutes.

2. Add tomatos, water, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Add macaroni and reduce heat, simmering until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as desired.

3. Add to bowls, top with grated cheese and serve.

4. Note: If you prefer celery more tender then add with the onions and garlic.