American Chop Suey

Storing and Planning Ahead

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. The pasta soaks up sauce overnight, so add a splash of water when you reheat. Freezes for up to 3 months.

How to Make American Chop Suey

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1. Brown the mince in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, breaking it up. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 4 minutes.

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2. Add the tomatoes, stock, purée, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil.

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3. Stir in the macaroni, lower the heat to a steady simmer and cook uncovered for 12 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.

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4. Stir in half the parmesan, taste for salt and serve with the rest sprinkled on top.

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Tips for Success

• Stir often while the pasta cooks so it does not catch on the bottom.
• If the sauce thickens too soon, add a splash of hot water.
• Taste before serving; the stock and tomatoes vary in saltiness.

What to Put Next to It

Garlic bread · Green salad · Steamed green beans

If You're Missing Something

• An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
• Fresh herbs work in place of the dried oregano at roughly three times the quantity — a teaspoon of dried is about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped.

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What's in a Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.