Poverty Meal

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
• 2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can water
• 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1 _ Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.

2 _ Brown ground beef and drain.

3 _ Add ground beef, tomatoes, water, raw macaroni, salt and pepper to the onion and garlic mixture.

4 _ Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

5 _ If desired, top with Parmesan cheese.

6 _ Serve with crusty bread and a salad.