INGREDIENTS
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16 ounces elbow macaroni
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 large onion, chopped, about 1 1/2 cups
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1 green bell pepper, chopped, optional
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1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef, lean, about 85% to 90%
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2 cloves garlic
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
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1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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salt, to taste