GROUND BEEF AND NOODLES

¾ pound ground beef

1 chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

6 oz. can tomato paste or 1 pint sauce*

1 cup water*

¼ tea. chili powder

8 oz. pkg. noodles

ground pepper to taste

Brown meat in skillet; drain off excess fat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 min. Stir in tomato paste/sauce, water* and chili powder. Cook noodles as directed; add to skillet. Add pepper. Cover and simmer 5 min. or until liquid is reduced to a sauce. Makes 4 servings. *If using sauce do not add water.