Creamy Tomato Beef Farfalle

I had about a pound of leftover roast beef from making French Dips last night, and I found this recipe, although it called for pork, and decided to give it a try.  It was a very creamy and rich pasta dish that I loved.  It was a great use of my leftover meat and it was quick and easy to put together.  The recipe comes from Betty Crocker, and here's what you'll need:

• 1 TBSP olive oil ($0.11)
• 1 large onion, chopped ($0.40)
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced ($0.79)
• 1 clove garlic, minced ($0.02)
• 4 cups uncooked Farfalle pasta (8oz) ($0.64)
• 2 tbsp sugar ($0.05)
• 2 tsp chili powder ($0.20)
• 3/4 tsp salt ($0.05)
• 2 cans (14oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained ($1.10)
• 1 can (8oz) tomato sauce ($0.50)
• 1 jar (2oz) diced pimentos, drained ($0.72)
• 1 lb leftover roast beef, or other precooked meat ($2.99)
• 1 cup sour cream ($0.75)

Total Cost to Make $8.31, makes 4-6 servings

First, coat large skillet with olive oil, then saute onion, garlic, and pepper until tender.

Add the 2 cans of diced tomatoes, don't drain them.

Add your tomato sauce.

Add sugar, chili powder and salt.

Then add the pimentos

and the uncooked Farfalle (bowtie) pasta.

Mix well and bring to a boil.  Simmer covered 20 minutes or until pasta is cooked.

Stir in the sour cream...

And mix in your meat.  Heat until hot, and serve.