No kidding, the sauce is the real game-changer in this recipe.

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground beef

2 cups raw elbow macaroni

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 onion, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups water

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon sugar

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

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