Stand Tall Meat Sauce

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Ingredients

1 pkg (375 g)	CATELLI SMART® Fettucine
1 lb (500 g)	lean ground beef
1	each onion and garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tbsp (15 ml)	each finely chopped red pepper, celery and cucumber
1/2 tsp (2 mL)	salt and freshly ground pepper (approx.)
1 can (28 oz/796 mL)	crushed tomatoes
1 can (5.5 oz/156 mL)	tomato paste
2 cups (500 mL)	2% milk
1/4 cup (50 mL)	finely chopped parsley leaves
3/4 cup (175 mL)	grated Parmesan cheese

1	Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
2	Meanwhile, heat oil in a Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add seasoning, beef, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, crumbling beef, for 10 minutes or until well browned.
3	Add tomatoes, tomato paste and milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley.
4	Serve over hot, cooked pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.