Golosh

1 lb lean ground beef
6 cloves garlic minced
1 large onion chopped
4 stalks celery chopped
1 large green bell pepper
2 cups canned lentils
2 cups chopped mushrooms
2 cups uncooked whole wheat macaroni

Brown together lean ground beef, onions and celery. Season with salt, pepper, basil, parsley and oregeno. Add green pepper and garlic once the beef is about half cooked. Finish cooking ground beef mixture. Add 6 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh) and 2 cups well drained and rinsed canned lentils. Cook on medium heat. While the meat mixture is cooking cook 2 cups uncooked whole wheat pasta for approx. 6 minutes. Add to meat mixture. Let simmer 10 minutes. Makes 8 2 cup servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VALYGIRL.