Classic American Chop Suey

Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Add the macaroni and cook following the package directions. Drain in a colander and set aside.

Heat the butter or vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 4 minutes, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom. Break the ground beef up and add the diced onions. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent and the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.

Add the minced garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute longer. Add the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste. Bring the sauce mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes longer. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed.

Add the drained macaroni to the sauce mixture and stir to blend.