Rigatoni With Meat Sauce

Steps

1. Cook the pasta al dente in a pot of boiling, salted water.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat a little olive oil in another pot over medium heat. Cook the ground beef for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink.
3. Add the vegetable mix and garlic to the pot. Stir. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add the beef stock and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Add the pasta, and the parsley if desired. Season with salt and pepper, and stir well.
6. Divide the pasta onto plates. Top with parmesan if desired.