Macaroni with Cheese and Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (10 mL) olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 medium red pepper, diced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 4 cups (1 L) low sodium/low-fat beef stock
• 3 cups (750 mL) elbow macaroni
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried basil
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried sage
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh parsley, chopped