Penne Abigail Recipe

Ingredients

2 T Olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 shallots, chopped

1/2 green pepper, seeded and chopped

1 small zucchini, diced with skin

1 lb lean ground beef

28 oz can tomatoes, drained and chopped

1 T chopped fresh parsley

1-1/2 C canned red kidney beans, drained

1 t basil

1/2 t chili powder

5 C cooked penne pasta

1 C grated mozzarella cheese

Salt and pepper

Heat oil in large, deep skillet. Add onion, shallots, pepper and zucchini; cook 7-8 minutes over high heat.

Mix in beef and continue cooking 3-4 minutes, stirring several times during cooking.

Season meat well and add tomatoes, parsley and beans. Mix well and sprinkle in basil, chili powder.

Mix again, correct seasoning and cook 8-10 minutes over high heat.

Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking 15 minutes.

Stir in penne noodles and cook 3-4 minutes. Add cheese and continue cooking another 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.