friday at ariel's

tonight i tried a new recipe and it turned out very yummy.

ingredients:

2 slices bacon, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1 lb lean ground beef

1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives

1 can {14 oz} italian-style canned tomatoes, drained

1 can {8 oz} tomato sauce

1 tsp dried oregano leaves

1/2 tsp salt

crumbled feta cheese to top {if you're not a fan of feta, you could use parmesan or mozzarella}

directions:

in a 12-inch skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring frequently. add beef. cook until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring occasionally; drain. stir in olives, tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano and salt. reduce heat to medium-low. simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. serve over cooked pasta; sprinkle cheese over top.

perfect side:

a simple green salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, and vinaigrette dressing.