Quick, simple, and tasty. Try grated cheese on top, serve with a crisp salad

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 Kg ground beef
• 425 g (1 can) peeled tomatoes
• 5 cups small macaroni
• ¾ cup tomato puree (or sauce)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup water

Method

Heat oil in a large frying pan, and fry the onion until soft

Add mince, and cook until brown, stirring until all red has gone

Add mince, break up chucks, and cook until light brown, stirring until all red has gone

Add tomatoes, puree, oregano, sugar, and water. Mix together gently until it starts to boil. Place on low heat and simmer for 40 minutes

Por macaroni into a large pot of boiling water, stir and boil for 7 to 10 minutes until just soft. Drain well in a colander

Serve mince sauce over the top of the macaroni, or mix it all together as your patrol likes?