American Chop Suey

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided;

1 ½ lbs ground turkey;

½ lb (2 c.) uncooked elbow macaroni;

½ cup minced onion;

½ cup chopped red bell pepper or celery;

2 8-oz cans tomato sauce;

1 cup water;

1 teaspoon salt;

¼ teapsoon pepper;

1-1 ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.

Preparation:

In a large nonstick skillet or saute pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it up with the back of a spoon as you go. Remove turkey and place on plate or in bowl for time being.

Wipe the pan with a paper towel to get some of the grease out. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add macaroni, onion, pepper, and celery (if having). Cook for 5 or 6 minutes, until onion is soft and a little translucent, stirring occasionally. Add meat back into pan. Stir.

Add tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir everything and cover pan. Drop heat to medium-low and simmer about 20 or 25 minutes.Voila!