Taco Pasta Sauce

8 oz ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
1 14-1/2 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin
salt and pepper, to taste
10 oz dried pasta
2 tbs fresh cilantro
1/2 cup shredded cheese

1. In a large saucepan cook beef, onion, peppers, and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in tomato sauce, undrained tomatoes, chili powder and cumin. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Meanwhile, cook pasta to package directions; drain. Just before serving, stir cilantro into sauce. Serve over hot cooked pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.
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