northeast american chop suey /Macaroni with Meat Sauce

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat elbow macaroni

💰Cheaper: any pasta

Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber, while any pasta can be a budget-friendly option.

Start by cooking 855 ground chuck in a 14-inch All-Clad pan until browned.

Add chopped large onion and minced garlic to the pan with the ground chuck and cook until softened.

Mix in cooked linguisa and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.

Add barbecue sauce to the meat mixture for flavor.

Transfer the meat mixture to a large saucepan and add can of diced tomatoes and drained can of mushrooms.

Simmer the meat mixture on low heat while preparing the pasta and rice.

Boil water in a Salad Master pan, adding olive oil to prevent bubbling over.

Cook penne pasta according to package instructions and drain.

In another pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil, then add 3 cups of rice and cook until done.

Once the pasta and rice are cooked, mix them into the meat sauce and serve.

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