This is a family recipe. It is the best chop suey ever, bit I'm partial. American Chop Suey

1 lbs ground beef 1 lbs ground sausage (we prefer hot) 1 green pepper - diced 1 onion - diced 4 cloves garlic 1 package mushrooms (optional) 1 26 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes 1 4 oz can tomato paste 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp Italian seasonings Couple dashes hot sauce 1 lbs pasta (usually macaroni or ziti)

Bring a pot of water seasoned with salt to a boil and cook pasta until el dente - strain water.

In a second large pot brown the meat over medium heat.

When meat is about half done add the green pepper, onion, garlic and mushrooms.

When the veggies are soft, add the tomato paste, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, garlic and onion powder and combine.

Add the remaining tomatoes and stir together. Add the hot sauce. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.

Combine sauce with pasta, serve with fresh grated Parmesan.