Peas and Hamburger Skillet

1/2 pound ground beef (more if you desire)
3 cups + water or 3 1/3 + if omiting tomato soup
1-14 /12 ounce can diced tomatoes
2 cups frozen or fresh peas or 1-15 ounce can peas
1-8 ounce can tomato sauce
or 2-8 ounce cans (if omiting tomato soup)
1-10 3/4 ounce can tomato soup (omit if using tomato sauce)
4 1/2 cups dry egg noodles or 12 ounces Pasta
1/8 teaspoon whole basil (grind between your fingers) (optional)
1 tablespoon chili, sloppy joe, or taco seasoning mix
or acceptable or homemade taco seasoning mix if your diet is dairy-free (See below note.)

Note: For dairy-free: Check for "Pareve" on the label. If you don't see that make homemade
taco seasoning or use chili or sloppy joe seasoning mix instead.)

Cook the frozen or fresh peas. Brown the ground beef. Drain the excess fat of the meat.
In a large saucepan, add water, tomatoes, tomato soup (if using), tomato sauce, pasta, peas,
and seasoning mix to the meat. Stir. Let the mixture come to a boil (about 10 minutes) and
reduce heat and cook for about 15 minutes more or until the pasta is tender. Serve.

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