## How to Make the Kitchen Sink Food
The kitchen sink food is a classic dish that is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. It is a great way to use up leftovers and is a hearty and filling meal.
### Ingredients
– 1 pound pasta
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 onion, chopped
– 1 green bell pepper, chopped
– 1 red bell pepper, chopped
– 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
– 1 can (15 ounces) tomato paste
– 1 can (15 ounces) water
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup sour cream
### Instructions
1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. While the pasta is cooking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
3. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until they are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Stir to combine.
6. Top with the shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream. Serve immediately.
### Tips
– You can use any type of pasta you like in this dish.
– If you don’t have ground beef, you can use ground turkey or chicken.
– You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or corn.
– If you want a spicier dish, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
– You can also add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the top of each serving.
### Variations
– **Taco sink:** Use taco seasoning to flavor the ground beef. Add shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese to the top.
– **Italian sink:** Use Italian sausage instead of ground beef. Add pepperoni, olives, and mozzarella cheese to the top.
– **Cheeseburger sink:** Use a hamburger patty instead of ground beef. Add ketchup, mustard, and pickles to the top.
– **Chicken Alfredo sink:** Use cooked chicken instead of ground beef. Add Alfredo sauce to the top.
The kitchen sink food is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. It is a great way to use up leftovers and is a hearty and filling meal.