Ingredients :
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta or other small pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese for serving, optional
- hot sauce for serving, optional
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Directions :
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add beef and onion and stir to combine. Cook until the meat is mostly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- To the pot with the drained beef, add pasta, chicken broth, tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and dried mustard. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until pasta is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper). Serve with cheddar cheese and hot sauce if desired and garnish with fresh parsley.
