Ingredients

1

tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1

medium onion, chopped

1

small green bell pepper, coarsely chopped

2

garlic cloves, minced

4

cups water

2

(14.5-oz.) cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained, cut up

1

(18-oz.) pkg. frozen cooked meatballs or Italian meatballs, thawed

2

teaspoons paprika

1

teaspoon salt

1

teaspoon turmeric

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1 1/2

oz. (1/2 cup) elbow macaroni or rotini (spiral pasta)

Preparation

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Add all remaining ingredients except macaroni; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Add macaroni; cook, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes or until macaroni is tender.