The only items that I buy canned anymore are diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and paste.  Eventually I plan to learn how to can my own home-grown tomatoes and will not even buy these canned!  But for now, this is reality.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of whole wheat pasta (your favorite type!)
• 1 pound of hamburger (or venison, which we often use)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 small cans (or one large can) tomato sauce
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 can tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp dried basil (or fresh basil)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 yellow squash, diced

Instructions:

1. Brown hamburger in garlic, onion, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Add in tomato products.
3. Add in zucchini and squash.
4. Add more of herbs and seasonings (if desired).
5. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes.