Saucy Ground Beef and Noodles 15 min | 30 min | 4 servings (1 1/2 cups each) | 1 | lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef | 1 | medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) | 1 | medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) | 3 | cups uncooked extra-wide egg noodles (5 oz) | 2 1/2 | cups water | 1/2 | teaspoon Italian seasoning | 1 | jar (1 lb 10 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety) or marinara sauce | 1 | jar (4.5 oz) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained | 1. | In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and bell pepper over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. | 2. | Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 to 12 minutes or until noodles are tender. | High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Use 5-quart Dutch oven. Increase water to 3 cups. In step 2, simmer uncovered 12 to 14 minutes. | |